Charizard
Battle Academy · 003/070 · Promo
Current Prices
Set
Battle AcademyNumber
003/070
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard Worth?
Charizard is a Common card from the Battle Academy set, card number 003/070. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Charizard Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard (Battle Academy, 003/070) is worth around $5.87 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.87, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.62. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.87, Lightly Played $3.20, Moderately Played $4.25, Heavily Played $4.49, Damaged $3.62 — 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 $61.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard?
Grading Charizard can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.87) and a PSA 10 ($61.00) is about $55.13 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $9.51. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.15 | $4.15 | $4.15 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.51 | $9.51 | $9.51 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.62 | $3.62 | $3.62 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.49 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.87 | $4.00 | $7.50 | 647 |
Is Charizard a Good Buy?
As a common, Charizard holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Charizard's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
