Charizard · Every era

Charizard card grading, tuned for the king.

Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless through 2024 Special Illustration Rares — the Charizard models alone span 25 years of print runs. SnapGrade is trained on every era.

1st Edition ShadowlessSkyridge CrystalHidden Fates GXModern alt-arts
14,200+
Cards graded
87%
Match within ±0.5
5,600+
Active collectors
$2.4M
PSA fees saved
Every Charizard era

From $200k Shadowless to modern alt-art chases.

1st Edition Shadowless

The grail. PSA 10 currently trades at six figures. Our model handles the unique 1999 print quality and centering quirks specific to Shadowless prints.

Skyridge Crystal Charizard

Set-specific tuning for the crystal-type holographic finish unique to Skyridge.

Hidden Fates Shiny Charizard GX

Modern foil treatments and the unique full-bleed shiny GX surface evaluated separately from base holo.

Modern alt-art Charizard ex

Scarlet & Violet alt arts, Special Illustration Rares, and 151 Charizard — every modern Charizard variant has dedicated handling.

Why Charizards are hardest to pre-grade

Charizard cards have an unusual quirk: centering on Base Set holographic Charizards is notoriously inconsistent, with even mint-condition cards often grading PSA 8 because of the centering call. The 9-to-10 jump on a Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard is the most consequential grade jump in the hobby.

SnapGrade measures centering to the pixel and runs surface analysis specifically calibrated for the Base Set holo pattern. The result is a prediction that maps directly to PSA's call — backed by multiple verified Charizard returns in our published log.

What we look for on a Charizard

Common questions

Questions we hear all the time.

How much is a graded Charizard worth?
A PSA 10 Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard is in the $200,000+ range. PSA 10 Hidden Fates Shiny Charizard GX is $1,200+. PSA 10 modern alt arts vary from $200 to $5,000.
Should I grade my Charizard?
For vintage WOTC Charizards: almost always yes if predicted 9.0+ with strong centering. For modern Charizards: depends on raw value vs. submission fee. Pre-grade with SnapGrade to find out.
How accurate is SnapGrade on Charizard specifically?
Match within ±0.5 of PSA in 91% of Charizard verified returns. Charizard is one of our strongest-trained card lines.
What about 4th Edition or Japanese Charizards?
All Japanese Charizard prints (Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield, Vstar Universe, 151) are supported with print-run-specific tuning. 4th Edition and unlimited prints are graded with the same Base Set model.
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