Charizard

Base · #4 · Rare Holo

$819US · TCGplayer

$4,519EU · Cardmarket

+6%7-day (EU)

+72%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#1 of 102Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +72% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the EU.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$475
Market	$819
Mid	$919
High	$4,594

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€4,184.60
Avg 1-day	€14,950.00
Avg 7-day	€3,939.88
Avg 30-day	€2,427.79
Low	€799.00

Authenticity check

At $819, Charizard is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Charizard offered under about $409 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Charizard (Base #4) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Charizard from Base is worth about $819 (TCGplayer US market) and around €4,519.37 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Charizard rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it is the most valuable card in Base. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

Is Charizard's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +6% over 7 days, +72% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Charizard's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Charizard on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Charizard is fake?

Because it trades at $819, Charizard is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $819 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.