Is a Black Charizard Still One of the Rarest Pokemon Cards in 2024? You Bet!

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As a long-time Pokemon card collector and gaming enthusiast, I can definitively say black Charizard cards remain some of the rarest and most valuable cards sought after by fans in 2024.

The Iconic 1999 1st Edition Base Set Charizard Still Reigns Supreme

The holy grail has and likely always will be the 1999 1st edition shadowless holographic Charizard from the original US Base Set printed by Wizards of the Coast. It perfectly captures nostalgia for early fans with Charizard‘s signature black color scheme soaring over a volcano.

Despite being printed over 20 years ago, mint condition copies continue to break records, like the PSA 10 that recently sold for $420,000!

Estimated Populations Show Why They‘re So Rare

It‘s thought only 1,000 to 2,000 PSA 10 1st edition base set Charizards exist from the extremely limited 1999 print run. For context, over 4 billion Pokemon cards had been printed by 1999!

NameTotal PrintedPSA 10 Population
Base Set Charizard121/102 (Super Rare)300-400
1st Edition Base Charizard121/102 (Super Rare)900-1,200
Shadowless Base Charizard121/102 (Super Rare)80-120
1st Edition Shadowless Charizard121/102 (Super Rare)1,000-2,000

You can see why PSA 10 gem mint copies of that 1st edition shadowless variant are so coveted when the total population is likely no more than 2,000 worldwide from over 20 years of collecting and submitting!

Modern Black Charizards Now Fetch Over $500 Each!

The nostalgic appeal of the 1999 cards drives extreme demand. But even modern pulls of black Charizard cards like the Shiny VMAX Rainbow Rare from 2020‘s Champion‘s Path now resell for $700+ in PSA 10 condition!

…And Let‘s Not Forget Some Other Iconic Black Charizards!

Here are two more personal favorites that can sell for thousands:

  • 1st Edition Team Rocket Dark Charizard (Holo) – The sinister black holofoil from the Team Rocket 2000 expansion trades for up to $4,000!
  • Gold Star Reverse Holo Charizard – With incredible art of Charizard literally cracking the holofoil design, this Legendary Collection card sells for $3,000+!

Use the nostalgic art and limited print runs as your guide for identifying rare and valuable black Charizards!

I‘d be happy to share more details on iconic Charizards for fellow collectors and investors, so let me know any other questions in the comments!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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