Current Prices
Raw
$25,000
PSA 8
$75,000
PSA 9
$220,000
PSA 10
$420,000
Prices updated May 2026. Based on recent eBay sold listings and market data.
Should You Grade This Card?
✅ Yes — potential profit of $394,970 at PSA 10
Raw value: $25,000
PSA 10 value: $420,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $394,970
Gem rate: 3.8% (121 out of 3,200 graded)
PSA 10 value: $420,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $394,970
Gem rate: 3.8% (121 out of 3,200 graded)
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About This Card
The single most valuable Pokémon card in the world. A PSA 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizard is the ultimate trophy card, with only ~121 in existence at that grade.
Grading Tips for Charizard
- 1st Edition stamp must be crisp and properly positioned
- Shadowless border shows whitening more than later prints
- Any surface scratch under a loupe kills your PSA 10 shot
Grade Difficulty
hardExtremely limited print run. Centering issues plague the 1st Edition run even more than Unlimited. The shadowless border shows every flaw.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Charizard worth?
A Charizard 1st Edition Holo #4/102 from Base Set 1st Edition (1999) is currently worth approximately $25,000 raw, $75,000 in PSA 8, $220,000 in PSA 9, and $420,000 in PSA 10. Prices vary based on condition, centering, and recent sales.
Is it worth grading Charizard?
Yes — a PSA 10 Charizard 1st Edition Holo #4/102 is worth $420,000, compared to $25,000 raw. After the $30 grading fee, the potential profit at PSA 10 is $394,970. However, the gem rate is only 3.8%, so use SlabReady to predict the grade before submitting.
What does PSA 10 Charizard sell for?
A PSA 10 Charizard 1st Edition Holo #4/102 currently sells for approximately $420,000. There are 121 PSA 10 copies in the population out of 3,200 total graded, giving it a 3.8% gem rate.
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