Charizard

Expedition Base Set · #39 · Rare

$285US · TCGplayer

$73.00EU · Cardmarket

-13%7-day (EU)

+26%30-day (EU)

RareRarity

#12 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +26% 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 US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$329
Market	$285
Mid	$750
High	$800

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$285	—
Normal	$173	—

The same card, different print: $285 vs $173 — a 1.6× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€67.59
Avg 1-day	€109.99
Avg 7-day	€77.44
Avg 30-day	€53.64
Low	€10.00

Authenticity check

At $285, 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 $142 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 (Expedition Base Set #39) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Charizard from Expedition Base Set is worth about $285 (TCGplayer US market) and around €73.00 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Charizard rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare and it ranks #12 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Charizard's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -13% over 7 days, +26% 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 $285, 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 $285 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.