Charizard
Base Set (Shadowless) · 004/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
004/102
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard Worth?
Charizard (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set (Shadowless), card number 004/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a high-end collectible — storage and professional grading are strongly advised at this value.
Charizard Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard (Base Set (Shadowless), 004/102) is worth around $2,146 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2,146, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $617.42. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2,146, Lightly Played $2,250, Moderately Played $919.97, Heavily Played $842.04, Damaged $617.42 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $2,275 — about 1.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9,693.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard?
Grading Charizard can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2,146) and a PSA 10 ($2,275) is about $128.62 — a 1.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9,693, CGC 10 $12,999, CGC 9.5 $6,900. For a card this valuable, grading is essential for value, protection, and authentication (PSA, BGS, or CGC).
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $499.75 | $499.75 | $499.75 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1,199 | $1,199 | $1,199 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 3 5 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $715.00 | $715.00 | $715.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 5 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $1,125 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $1,325 | $1,325 | $1,325 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $1,825 | $1,825 | $1,825 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $5,372 | $5,372 | $5,372 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12,999 | $12,999 | $12,999 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $429.09 | $429.09 | $429.09 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $599.99 | $599.99 | $599.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $663.00 | $663.00 | $663.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $611.75 | $611.75 | $611.75 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $799.00 | $799.00 | $799.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $1,099 | $1,099 | $1,099 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $1,350 | $1,300 | $1,399 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4,999 | $4,999 | $4,999 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6,900 | $6,900 | $6,900 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 | $690.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,275 | $2,275 | $2,275 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $720.00 | $720.00 | $720.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 2 5 | $518.00 | $518.00 | $518.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $870.00 | $870.00 | $870.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $817.00 | $817.00 | $817.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $1,769 | $1,769 | $1,769 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 5 5 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $2,675 | $2,675 | $2,675 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $4,039 | $4,039 | $4,039 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9,693 | $9,387 | $10,000 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 3 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 4 | $949.99 | $949.99 | $949.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $617.42 | $617.42 | $617.42 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $842.04 | $842.04 | $842.04 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $919.97 | $919.97 | $919.97 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2,146 | $2,146 | $2,146 | 9 |
Is Charizard a Good Buy?
Holos like Charizard are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. High-end cards carry the strongest track record, but also the most capital at risk — buy the best condition you can. Whatever you decide, recheck Charizard's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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