10 Most Valuable Charizard Cards in 2023, Ranked

Any serious fan of Pokemon TCG knows that Charizard is the most valuable and expensive card of them all. But which Charizard card is most expensive? In this brief look through the most iconic Pokemon trading card of all time, we’re going to explore the many variations of Charizard and highlight which are the most valuable today.

In addition to enjoying these cards for their value, looking at the most valuable Charizard cards in the Pokemon TCG also serves as a benchmark for the game’s history. It highlights the many movements that this legendary card game as gone through, and the creativity and ingenuity that has kept it a thriving franchise more than two decades later.

*Updated October 9, 2023 to reflect current market prices, and to expand the list to the top 10 most valuable Charizard Pokemon cards.

1. Shining Charizard - Neo Destiny (N4)

Ungraded market price: $2,300

Lt’s talk about a card that get’s far less recognition than the base set Charizard first edition, and yet one that is also currently more second in terms of value on the ungraded card market. That card is none other than the Shining Charizard from Neo Destiny.

This early Shiny version of the card is the first time we ever see a shiny Charizard in the TCG.

What makes this card really cool is that it looks nothing like a normal Charizard. One of the reasons why that’s cool is that as we know, getting your hands on some of these valuable Charizard cards is no joke, and it’s just made more rare by the fact it’s a shiny card. After all, fans of the games know that finding a shiny of any Pokemon is an incredible occurrence.

2. Charizard Star (Delta Species) - Dragon Frontiers (DF)

Charizard’s spin as a delta species gives it extra cool typing and an interesting look.

This card reminds us a little bit of the most recent Charizard release given its dark typing. But it’s value on the ungraded card market is out of this world. What marks this card’s significance is thanks to being part of the Delta Species set, it’s typing is all out of whack, making it memorable, and pricey.

If you can find a near mint condition card even for sale, you’re likely to be handing out thousands of dollars.

3. Charizard - Skyridge (SK)

Ungraded market price: $1,200

Speaking of Charizard Cards you probably haven’t heard of – the Charizard Skyridge card is seriously epic, and has special significance in the annals of Pokemon card history. Skyridge is the final set that was both compatible with the Nintendo eReader, and also the final set printed by Wizards of the Coast before Nintendo themselves took over the Pokemon license.

Being printed in the last ever set to be handled by Wizards of the Coast ads to this legendary card’s innate value.

Finding one of these cards ungraded in near mint condition is going to cost you. If you do manage to find one, you’re looking at paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,000.

4. Charizard ex - Fire Red & Leaf Green (RG)

Ungraded market price: $790.50

Charizard ex from Fire Red & Leaf Green reminds us of an epic moment in the video game series.

The Fire Red & Leaf Green set is pretty old at this point, but holds a special place in our hearts because of how downright good those games were. We got to return to the place that sparked our love for the franchise, the Kanto Region, and do battle with the likes of Charizard as our starter Pokemon.

This card is pretty special, too, because it hails from that time period. And getting a near mint condition of this card isn’t going to cost you nearly as much as the other Charizard’s on this list, but could run you nearly $800.

5. First Edition Blaine’s Charizard

Ungraded market price: $750

Blaine’s Charizard is especially significant given the echoing of the trainer focus seen in modern sets.

If you’re lucky enough to have one of these in first edition, they’re worth a lot. Blaine’s Charizard comes from a set that should strike a chord with more recent fans of the TCG. We’re talking about the legendary trainer galleries that were a strong draw in the later Sword and Shield sets. Those galleries find their roots in the Gym Challenge set that featured legendary Pokemon next to their most famous trainers.

This is an early set and well liked, helping add value to this particular version of Charizard.

6. Charizard - SWSH066 [Staff]

Ungraded market price: $629.39

This is the most recent Charizard card on this list to make it to the top of most valuable Charizard Pokemon cards. Shortly after this card hit the market and was selling for high amounts online, Pokemon company actually stopped issuing prerelease promos with the “staff” stamp on them.

7. Charizard (6) - Expedition (EX)

Ungraded market price: $599.99

The Charizard card from the Skyridge set may be from the final expansion to come out of Wizards of the Coast, however, Pokemon expedition was the first set to be produced for the eReader, giving it that really unique and slightly odd credit card look. Regardless how you feel about this card, it’s worth a lot right now on the ungraded card market.

8. Charizard (XY Evolutions Prerelease)

Ungraded market price: 579.99

Another prerelease card that’s getting a lot of traction on the ungraded card market right now is the Charizard XY Evolutions Prerelease card. Not only does this card benefit from being almost an exact reprint of the original base set Charizard, it is also relatively rare given its more limited print run from being a prerelease.

9. 1999 Holographic First Edition

Ungraded market price: $450

The legendary base set Charizard 1st edition being at ninth on this list may come as a shocker to many, but the data doesn’t lie. Currently, this legendary card is fetching a much lower price than it was historically. In fact, several recent purchases on TCGplayer have brought this market price down from its lofty $3,000 average selling price to a mere $450.

That’s still a nice price for a Pokemon card. But it really makes you stop and wonder if the base set Charizard price before was largely just a bubble – or if these recent sales are an anomaly that will straighten itself out before long.

Only time will tell!

When I was a very little kid, I had the pleasure of witnessing my sister open a base set Charizard, and that was crazy exciting even back then. Although, I can’t imagine what the excitement must have been to open a first edition.

This card’s worth is incredible, with high profile auctions garnering hundreds of thousands of dollars for gem mint condition copies.

10. Dark Charizard (4) - Team Rocket (TR) Holofoil

Market price: $433.26

Dark Charizard is the first alternate version of Charizard we ever see, and comes from an underrated Pokemon TCG expansion.

This one’s an especial favorite of ours, and also one that frequently flies under the radar. That’s largely because it’s underrated. The Team Rocket expansion comes from the very first base set era of cards, making this Dark Charizard one of the oldest cards around. What we particularly like about this card and it’s potential future value is the historicity and wow factor. It’s the first time we see the legendary Charizard in another form besides it’s usual happy-go-lucky fire breathing self