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1999 Pokemon Base 1st Edition Holo Charizard #4
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BGS8
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One of the most legendary and culturally significant trading cards ever produced, this 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Charizard Holo #4 features the thick stamp variant and Mitsuhiro Arita’s iconic artwork that ignited the Pokémon TCG craze. Widely regarded as the hobby’s “holy grail,” the 1st Edition Charizard remains the centerpiece of vintage Pokémon collecting, embodying the nostalgia and rarity that have made it a blue-chip asset for over two decades.
Graded BGS 8 Near Mint-Mint, this example boasts exceptional centering (9.5 subgrade) and strong corners (8.5), with rich holofoil coloration and bold text that retains its original vibrancy. As sealed product continues to vanish and high-grade 1st Edition Charizards are absorbed into permanent collections, opportunities to acquire a thick stamp example from the inaugural English release are becoming increasingly scarce—making this an essential cornerstone for any serious Pokémon portfolio.Show more
$14,018
Sold on AuctionsAug 28, 2025
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