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Charizard
Base Set · 4/102
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 7 · cert 52435812 | $12,101 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 20568736 | $37,037 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction | Verified | Open |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 | $420,000 | PWCC Marketplace Premier Auction auction | Excluded | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 1 sale was excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 10 | 123 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 9 | 729 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA | 8 | 715 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Charizard
Charizard 4/102 is the holographic Charizard from the first English Pokemon TCG Base Set. Collectors search for it because edition, shadow, condition, and grader create very different records for cards with similar artwork.
Why this card matters
Verified factCharizard 4/102 is one of the main recognizable cards from the first English Pokemon TCG release, and PSA CardFacts tracks it as a distinct 1999 Pokemon Game 1st Edition Charizard-Holo issue. The highest-profile public sale opened for this research was the PWCC March 2022 Premier Auction result reported at $420,000 for a PSA 10 1st Edition Shadowless copy. That sale is evidence for one specific card and grade, not a value for all Charizard 4/102 copies. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisStart with the card number 4/102, English text, Base Set layout, and the holo Charizard artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Then separate the printings: the 1st Edition Shadowless version has the black 1st Edition stamp and no right-side artwork shadow; Shadowless has no stamp but still lacks the shadow; Unlimited has the later drop shadow and no stamp. Do not merge Base Set 2, Legendary Collection, Celebrations, XY Evolutions, or non-English Charizard sales into this record. [1][6]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe largest separations come from exact printing, grader, grade, and the visible quality inside the slab. PSA CardFacts shows separate populations and auction histories by grade for the 1st Edition issue, including much smaller PSA 10 population than mid grades. A PSA 10 record sale should not be used as a raw-card estimate, and an Unlimited or later commemorative copy is not a comparable sale for the 1st Edition Shadowless card. [1][2]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For this card, inspect the Base Set number, stamp, shadow, copyright line, holo pattern, card size, edge quality, and back color against known authentic examples. For slabs, match the PSA cert record to the label and visible card, then still inspect the physical holder and images because PSA warns that valid cert numbers can be copied. [3][4]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition Shadowless | Black 1st Edition stamp to the lower left of the art box and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
| Shadowless | No 1st Edition stamp and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp and a visible drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Oct 8, 2021 · card reprintPokemon's official Celebrations checklist includes Charizard 4 in the Classic Collection, a commemorative reprint distinct from 1999 Base Set copies. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
How much did a PSA 10 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard sell for in the opened record source?
How do I tell 1st Edition Charizard from Unlimited?
How many PSA 10 1st Edition Charizards exist?
Is a Shadowless Charizard the same as 1st Edition?
Can I authenticate a slab only by checking the cert number?
Sources
- 1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Charizard-Holo (1st Edition) — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PWCC March 2022 Premier Auction Recap — Auction Report (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokemon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Grading Standards — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Pokemon TCG: Celebrations Card List — Pokemon (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Exact factory print run for 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard was not established from an official source.
- Buyer-premium treatment for the opened $420,000 PWCC recap was not stated on the page.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
