---
title: "Charizard 146/144 (Skyridge) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/skyridge/charizard-crystal-type-146-144/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Charizard 146/144 (Skyridge): price, verified sales and population

> Charizard 146/144 is a secret rare from English Skyridge, the final English e-Reader-era Pokémon expansion. Collectors search it because it combines Charizard demand, secret numbering, the Crystal Type mechanic, and a distinct holo-versus-reverse-holo split.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 18 verified sales of the Charizard 146/144 (Skyridge) 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 $192,000 for a Holo Crystal Type PSA 10 on September 21, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.
- The highest verified sale on record is $192,000 for a Holo Crystal Type PSA 10 on September 21, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.

## 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | — | 4 | $192,000 (2026-09-21) | $192,000 (2026-09-21) | — |
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | — | 2 | $35,800 (2026-09-06) | $36,000 (2026-07-08) | — |
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $7,300 (2025-11-30) | $7,300 (2025-11-30) | — |
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $4,319 (2025-04-08) | $4,319 (2025-04-08) | — |
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 5 | — | 1 | $11,250 (2026-08-05) | $11,250 (2026-08-05) | — |
| Holo Crystal Type | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $3,272 (2025-09-10) | $3,272 (2025-09-10) | — |
| Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | — | 1 | $33,600 (2026-09-21) | $33,600 (2026-09-21) | — |
| Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $2,284 (2025-09-16) | $2,284 (2025-09-16) | — |
| Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $1,450 (2025-08-03) | $1,450 (2025-08-03) | — |
| Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $1,400 (2025-10-21) | $1,400 (2025-10-21) | — |
| Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $860.00 (2025-09-21) | $860.00 (2025-09-21) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $33,600 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/23250937/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $192,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/45800052/psa) |
| 2026-09-06 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | $35,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22881925/psa) |
| 2026-08-28 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $120,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/45800052/psa) |
| 2026-08-10 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $107,360 | excluded | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/45800052/psa) |
| 2026-08-05 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 5 | $11,250 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/149479210/psa) |
| 2026-07-27 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $97,600 | excluded | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/63537570/psa) |
| 2026-07-08 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | $36,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/86289797/psa) |
| 2026-05-18 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $114,000 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/a7c5e1e4-4831-11f1-9157-02a18c4c2bff/2003-pokemon-skyridge-holo-crystal-charizard-146-psa-10-gem-mint) |
| 2025-12-08 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | $13,300 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-holo-146/682712) |
| 2025-11-30 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 7 | $7,300 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-holo-146/682712) |
| 2025-11-03 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 10 | $27,322 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-holo-146/682712) |
| 2025-10-21 | Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 4 | $1,400 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-reverse-foil-146/682713/) |
| 2025-09-21 | Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 3 | $860.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-reverse-foil-146/682713/) |
| 2025-09-16 | Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 9 | $2,284 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-reverse-foil-146/682713/) |
| 2025-09-10 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 3 | $3,272 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-holo-146/682712) |
| 2025-08-03 | Reverse Holo Crystal Type | PSA 6 | $1,450 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-reverse-foil-146/682713/) |
| 2025-04-08 | Holo Crystal Type | PSA 6 | $4,319 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2003-nintendo-pokemon-skyridge/charizard-holo-146/682712) |

## How to identify each version

- **Holo Crystal Type**: Secret-numbered Charizard 146/144 with normal holo treatment and the Crystal Type Poké-Power; not the reverse-holofoil printing.
- **Reverse Holo Crystal Type**: Same English Skyridge Charizard 146/144 artwork and text, but with the reverse-holofoil treatment rather than the standard holofoil treatment.

**Identity note:** Seed identity retained. The card name on checklists is Charizard; 'Crystal Type' describes the card's Poké-Power and collector shorthand, not a separate official card name.

## Why this card matters

Skyridge Charizard is one of the best-known English e-Reader secret rares because the card sits outside the printed 144-card checklist as 146/144 and uses the Crystal Type mechanic. The card is not a Base Set Charizard substitute; it belongs to a later Wizards-era set with its own identity, finish variants, and price history. Recent high-grade sales are mostly documented through PSA sale-history pages that separate standard holo examples from reverse-holo examples when the certification record is specific enough.

## Identifying the exact version

Start with the English Skyridge set name, collector number 146/144, e-Reader border, and the Crystal Type Poké-Power. Then separate the finish. The standard holo Crystal Type version and the reverse-holo Crystal Type version should not be priced together, even when sellers use similar titles. For slabs, match the certification number, subject line, grade, and any images to the exact physical item. The seed variant labels are useful, but the finished database should preserve the two finish categories as separate variants.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The strongest price differences come from finish, numerical grade, and eye appeal inside a grade. PSA 10 standard-holo copies in the reviewed PSA sale history show high five-figure to six-figure reported sales, while reverse-holo records are a different market and should not be blended into the same comp set. Lower grades can still trade actively, but a PSA 9, PSA 10, CGC 10, raw near-mint, and raw damaged copy answer different buyer questions. Use exact sold comps and exclude wrong-finish records.

## Authenticity checks

Compare the card against official or well-established checklist references, then verify several physical features together: Skyridge layout, English text, 146/144 numbering, e-Reader border, holo or reverse-holo treatment, back design, edges, and surface. For slabs, use the grader's cert page, but do not rely on the cert lookup alone because copied certification numbers exist. Do not perform destructive tests. If photos are incomplete, pause rather than treating a low price as proof of opportunity.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Any Skyridge Charizard sale can be used to price any other Skyridge Charizard. **What the evidence says:** The holo and reverse-holo Crystal Type versions are separate variants; ch02 and ch03 require exact identity and separate comparable sets.
- **Myth:** A PSA population count is the same as the number of copies in existence. **What the evidence says:** Population is a grading-company count, not a print run or survival census; ch02 explicitly rejects that inference.
- **Myth:** A valid PSA cert number proves the listed slab is genuine. **What the evidence says:** The cert must match the physical holder and card; copied cert numbers exist, so ch04 and ch06 require multiple checks.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Skyridge Charizard holo worth?

A recent PSA sale-history page reported PSA 10 Skyridge Charizard-Holo sales including $192,000 on 2026-09-21 at Fanatics Collect and $107,360 on 2026-08-10 at Goldin, but each comp must be checked for the exact finish and cert.

### Is the reverse holo the same as the holo Crystal Type Charizard?

No; both use Charizard 146/144, but the standard holo and reverse-holo finishes are separate variants and should not be merged.

### How do I tell if my Skyridge Charizard is the secret rare?

The English secret rare is numbered 146/144 and appears in Skyridge, with the Crystal Type Poké-Power and e-Reader-era card frame.

### How many PSA 10 Skyridge Charizard copies exist?

A dated population figure was not established from the reviewed sources; PSA cert pages displayed undated population counts, so this dataset does not record them as dated population records.

### Does a PSA sale record include buyer's premium?

Not established for the PSA sale-history entries reviewed here; the pages show venue, date, price, and sale type but did not state buyer's-premium treatment.

### Can I use raw eBay listings to value a graded copy?

No; ch03 requires sold comps for the same variant, grader, and grade, so raw listings are not direct comps for a PSA 9 or PSA 10 slab.

## Sources

1. [Pokémon TCG Skyridge Checklist: Full SK Set Card List](https://www.beckett.com/news/pokemon-tcg-skyridge-checklist-full-sk-set-card-list/) (Beckett)
2. [TCGplayer Skyridge Price Guide](https://www.tcgplayer.com/categories/trading-and-collectible-card-games/pokemon/price-guides/skyridge) (TCGplayer)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 45800052](https://www.psacard.com/cert/45800052/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)
5. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokémon Support)

## How to cite

> Charizard 146/144 (Skyridge). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/skyridge/charizard-crystal-type-146-144/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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