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title: "Charizard 006 (Japanese Base Set) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-base-set/charizard-no-rarity-006-japanese/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Charizard 006 (Japanese Base Set): price, verified sales and population

> This is the Japanese Base Set Charizard #006 holo from the early no-rarity-symbol printing. Collectors search for it because the missing rarity symbol separates it from later Japanese Base Set copies and gives it a distinct sale history.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 2 verified sales of the Charizard 006 (Japanese Base Set) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $300,000 for a No Rarity Symbol holo PSA 10 on December 17, 2023 at Heritage Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $300,000 for a No Rarity Symbol holo PSA 10 on December 17, 2023 at Heritage Auctions.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| No Rarity Symbol holo | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $300,000 (2023-12-17) | $300,000 (2023-12-17) | — |
| No Rarity Symbol holo | CGC 9.5 | — | 0 | $93,750 (2023-07-07) | $93,750 (2023-07-07) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-17 | No Rarity Symbol holo | PSA 10 | $300,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&dept=1938&ic3=ViewItem-Auction-Archive-PreviousPricesHeritageExpanded-081514&mode=archive&si=2&sold_status=1526~1524&term=539801) |
| 2023-07-07 | No Rarity Symbol holo | CGC 9.5 | $93,750 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&comic_category=2923&comic_grade=~~40t80~94t101&highlights=2252&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=48~1&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526) |

## How to identify each version

- **No Rarity Symbol holo**: Japanese Base Set Charizard #006 holo with no rarity symbol in the lower-right card area.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is correct. The key identifier is the missing rarity symbol; normal Japanese Base Set Charizard copies with a rarity symbol must not be merged.

## Why this card matters

The no-rarity-symbol Charizard is searched because it represents an early Japanese Base Set printing of the best-known Base Set artwork. Heritage describes the missing rarity symbol in the lower-right area as the indicator for the first print run, and its 2022 lot page records a PSA 10 sale at $264,000. The evidence supports a distinct variant, not a general statement that every Japanese Base Set Charizard is the same card.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact card is Japanese Charizard #006 from Base Set with holofoil and no rarity symbol. The practical check is visual: compare the lower-right area where Japanese Base Set cards normally carry rarity information, then confirm the PSA or auction title uses No Rarity Symbol. A regular Japanese Base Set Charizard, an English Base Set Charizard, and a signed/sketched slab are separate objects. The collector number, language, holo treatment, and no-rarity feature all need to match before a sale is used as a comp.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The biggest split is between no-rarity-symbol copies and later Japanese Base Set copies with rarity symbols, followed by grader and grade. Heritage's opened search results show a PSA 10 no-rarity Charizard at $300,000 on December 17, 2023 and a PSA 10 at $264,000 on September 23, 2022; the same results also show lower-grade and signed/sketched records that should not be merged with unsigned PSA 10 sales. A CGC or BGS grade is a separate comp pool.

## Authenticity checks

Authenticity work should compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For this card, confirm the Japanese card back and front, #006 numbering, holo pattern, Arita artwork, missing rarity symbol, and slab label. Because the premium depends heavily on a small printed detail, blurry front photos are not enough. A valid cert lookup supports the record, but the physical slab, label, and card in the seller's photos still need to match.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All 1996 Japanese Base Set Charizards are no-rarity copies. **What the evidence says:** The no-rarity copy is identified by the missing rarity symbol; ch02 requires exact variant separation.
- **Myth:** A PSA population number proves the original print run. **What the evidence says:** Population counts are graded-copy counts, not factory print runs, under ch02.
- **Myth:** A signed slab should be valued like an unsigned PSA 10 holo. **What the evidence says:** Autographs, sketches, and altered labels change the object and comp pool; ch03 requires separate comparisons.

## FAQ

### How do I tell a no-rarity Japanese Charizard from a regular Japanese Base Set Charizard?

The no-rarity version lacks the rarity symbol in the lower-right card area, which Heritage identifies as the first-print indicator. [source 1]

### How much did a PSA 10 no-rarity Charizard sell for at Heritage in 2022?

A PSA 10 sold for $264,000 on September 23, 2022, and the lot page states a 20% buyer's premium per lot. [source 1]

### Was there a later $300,000 Heritage result?

Yes; Heritage's opened archive search shows a PSA 10 no-rarity Charizard sold for $300,000 on December 17, 2023. [source 3]

### Is Japanese no-rarity Charizard the same as English 1st Edition Charizard?

No; they are different languages, releases, and printings, and their sales must not be merged. [sources 1,2]

### How many PSA 10 no-rarity Charizards exist?

Not entered as a population record here because the opened sources did not state a current as-of date; Heritage's older lot descriptions mention PSA 10 counts only in the context of those auction pages. [sources 1,2]

## Sources

1. [Pokemon Charizard 006 Japanese Base Set PSA GEM MT 10 No Rarity Symbol Lot #36118](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/pokemon-charizard-006-japanese-base-set-psa-trading-card-game-gem-mt-10-the-pokemon-company-1996-rare-no-rarity-symbol-ho/a/7289-36118.s) (Heritage Auctions)
2. [GEM MT 10 Charizard Leads Heritage Trading Card Games Auction Above $2.2 Million](https://comics.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news/gem-mt-10-charizard-leads-heritage-trading-card-games-auction-above-2.2-million.s?releaseId=4564) (Heritage Auctions)
3. [Heritage archive search for no-rarity Charizard results](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&dept=1938&ic3=ViewItem-Auction-Archive-PreviousPricesHeritageExpanded-081514&mode=archive&si=2&sold_status=1526~1524&term=539801) (Heritage Auctions)

## How to cite

> Charizard 006 (Japanese Base Set). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-base-set/charizard-no-rarity-006-japanese/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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