Charizard (Japanese)
Expansion Pack · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Expansion PackNumber
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard (Japanese) Worth?
Charizard (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Expansion Pack, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Charizard (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard (Japanese) (Expansion Pack, ) is worth around $400.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $400.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $117.32. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $400.00, Lightly Played $284.98, Moderately Played $221.56, Heavily Played $135.27, Damaged $117.32 — 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 $15,000 — about 38x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $2,499.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($400.00) and a PSA 10 ($15,000) is about $14,600 — a 38x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $2,499, CGC 10 $3,200, CGC 9.5 $1,249. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $385.15 | $385.15 | $385.15 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $549.99 | $549.99 | $549.99 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 1 | $156.59 | $156.59 | $156.59 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $640.00 | $640.00 | $640.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $5,207 | $5,207 | $5,207 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $142.75 | $135.50 | $150.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 5 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $256.99 | $256.99 | $256.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $880.45 | $880.45 | $880.45 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $501.00 | $501.00 | $501.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,152 | $1,152 | $1,152 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6,036 | $6,036 | $6,036 | 26 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $204.83 | $204.83 | $204.83 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $333.00 | $333.00 | $333.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $331.00 | $331.00 | $331.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $564.20 | $564.20 | $564.20 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $795.00 | $795.00 | $795.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,249 | $1,249 | $1,249 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $228.79 | $228.79 | $228.79 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $456.00 | $456.00 | $456.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 6 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $117.32 | $117.32 | $117.32 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $135.27 | $135.27 | $135.27 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $284.98 | $284.98 | $284.98 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $221.56 | $221.56 | $221.56 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 5 |
Is Charizard (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Charizard (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Charizard (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
