TCGAI.PRO Charizard 1999 · Base Set · #4/102
5.0 Excellent
Cen
9
Cor
5
Edg
5
Sur
5
Keep raw
Charizard card, TCGAI Score 5.0

Certificate #D4F0D8BA8B8B · Pokémon

Charizard

Base Set · #4/102 · 1999

Excellent Keep raw

Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws
53 47 43 57
Front 43/57 L/R · 53/47 T/B
48 52 50 50
Back 50/50 L/R · 48/52 T/B

Measured from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check Front Back
Centering 9 9.5
Corners 5 6
Edges 6 5
Surface 5 6
Whitening 6 5
Holo / foil 5 6

Limited by Corners 5 Massive chip missing on top edge and severe left edge chipping

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 5

$500

2 sales

Raw, ungraded

$1,743

$26.26 – $8,700 · 37 listings

Grading premium

-71%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $1,743 $26.26 – $8,700 · 37 listings
Grade 1 $9,250 1 sale
Grade 2 $1,300 1 sale
Grade 3 $12,000 $10,500 – $12,000 · 3 sales
Grade 4 $15,900 $15,000 – $16,800 · 2 sales
Grade 5 This card $500 2 sales
Grade 6 $20,000 $16,600 – $25,000 · 5 sales
Grade 7 $28,250 $26,510 – $30,000 · 2 sales
Grade 8 $3,050 $2,800 – $3,300 · 2 sales
Grade 9 $18,000 1 sale
Grade 10 $41,250 $12,500 – $70,000 · 2 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=4, validListings=46, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 9/10

Mature blue-chip asset with established pricing; recent stabilization after 2021 peak; sustained institutional collector interest.

Next months. Stable with graded 9+ strength; raw prices volatile

Long term. Continued appreciation for high-grade; iconic status preserves value

History

Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, the final evolution of Charmander, introduced in Generation I. As the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, it symbolizes power and is one of the most iconic Pokémon, frequently featured in media and merchandise.

First printed in 1999 as part of the Pokémon Base Set by Wizards of the Coast in English, released January 9, 1999 in the United States.

  • Charizard #4/102 is the most sought-after card from the Base Set, driving early Pokémon TCG popularity.
  • 1st Edition version features a '1st Edition' stamp, making it significantly rarer.
  • Base Set Charizard established the holo rare chase card archetype in TCG collecting.

Rarity and print run

Tier
Rare Holo
Print run
Medium
First printed in
Base Set (1st Edition)
Demand
Very High
Supply
Scarce
  • 1st Edition stamp limits print run
  • Base Set pull rates ~1:72 packs
  • High attrition from 25+ years of handling
  • Top condition survivors extremely limited

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering (especially top/bottom on holo pattern), sharp corners/edges, clean holo pattern without scratches/clouding, surface free of whitening/print defects, clean borders without dents.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holder or top-loader with sleeve; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight; avoid stacking heavy decks on card.

Authenticity. Verify crisp '1st Edition' stamp font/alignment; authentic holos show distinct rainbow pattern shift; check Wizards copyright line; use blacklight for paper fluorescence; compare to known genuine graded examples.

Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com, psacard.com

Card details

Name
Charizard
Game
Pokémon
Set
Base Set (Unknown)
Number
4/102
Year
1999
Rarity
Rare Holo
Special stamps
1st Edition
Language
English
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#D4F0D8BA8B8B
Graded on
Apr 30, 2026
Views
207

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