Charizard (Japanese)
S4: Amazing Volt Tackle · 012/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
012/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charizard (Japanese) Worth?
Charizard (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4: Amazing Volt Tackle set, card number 012/100. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard (Japanese) (S4: Amazing Volt Tackle, 012/100) is worth around $3.66 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.66, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $53.36 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.66) and a PSA 10 ($53.36) is about $49.70 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.50, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $21.99. 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 | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $19.01 | $19.01 | $19.01 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $70.72 | $70.72 | $70.72 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 58 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $23.69 | $23.69 | $23.69 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PGS 9 5 | $14.01 | $14.01 | $14.01 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $53.36 | $53.36 | $53.36 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.58 | $7.58 | $7.58 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.66 | $3.64 | $3.64 | 153 |
Is Charizard (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Charizard (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
