Think the original Base Set Charizard is the only one pulling in big bucks? Think again.
Modern Charizard cards are proving to be just as valuable, with prices climbing higher every day.
From stunning artwork to incredible rarity, today’s Charizards are serious collectibles.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 most valuable Charizards in the modern era:
5. Pokémon 151 – Charizard ex 183/165
151
As part of the highly popular Pokémon 151 set, this Charizard ex has both demand and rarity on its side. The artwork is breathtaking, showing Charizard mid-flight, glowing with fiery energy against a vibrant background. Every detail, from the embers to the movement of its wings, makes it feel alive. The card’s scarcity within such a sought-after set adds to its value, making it tough to pull and even tougher to find in perfect condition.
4. Pokemon Celebrations – Charizard 4/25
Celebrations: Classic Collection
1999 is calling and it wants its Charizard back! This card is basically a love letter to the original Base Set Charizard from 1999. Its artwork is almost identical to that iconic design, and collectors can’t get enough of it. Since the Celebrations set had a limited print run, it’s only getting harder to find in top condition. PSA 10 copies have sold for around $192, and honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s one of those cards that feels like holding a piece of Pokémon history, but without the five-figure price tag of the original.
3. Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 223/197
Obsidian Flames
This card is a perfect storm of popularity and rarity. This Charizard is featured as a Special Illustration Rare, which is the highest rarity tier in modern Pokémon sets. Seeing this card in person really highlights its stunning artwork, with Charizard in an epic, fiery pose that looks even more impressive up close. Since Obsidian Flames is becoming increasingly scarce, and with no confirmed reprints, this card’s value is only likely to climb. Consider grabbing it now!
2. Paldean Fates – Charizard ex 234/91
Paldean Fates
This card is straight-up gorgeous. The Special Illustration Rare treatment gives Charizard ex from Paldean Fates a jaw-dropping design that feels powerful and legendary. Even with many other versions of Tera Charizard ex out there, this one stands out. The artwork is intense yet detailed, showing Charizard in a way that makes it feel like more than a piece of art than a card. Add in how hard it is to pull, and you’ve got a collectable that’s worth every bit of its $400 price tag. It’s rare, it’s beautiful, and it’s everything you’d want from a Charizard card.
1. Pokémon 151 – Charizard ex 199/165
So, what makes this Charizard top of the list? Well, if it isn’t obvious, a lot of it has to do with the artwork. For a start, it’s flying over a canyon, fully immersed in its environment. I don’t know about you, but for me, it feels like you’re spotting it through binoculars while exploring the Pokémon world. Pokémon 151 nailed this ‘living world vibe’, making the artwork feel more like storytelling than a static image. Pull rates also play a huge role, too. There’s only a 1 in 225 chance of pulling this specific Special Illustration Rare, adding serious scarcity and driving its collector value through the roof.
