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Charizard
リザードンex Lizardon ex | |
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Regular print
Illus. 5ban Graphics | |
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| Evolutionstage |
| Stage 2 Pokémon
Evolves from Charmeleon |
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| Card name | Charizardex |
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| Type | Darkness |
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| HP | 330 |
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weakness
×2 | resistance
None | retreat cost
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| English expansion | Obsidian Flames | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 125/197 | | Japanese expansion | Ruler of the Black Flame | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 066/108 | |
| English expansion | Obsidian Flames | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 215/197 | | Japanese expansion | Ruler of the Black Flame | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 125/108 | |
| English expansion | Obsidian Flames | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 223/197 | | Japanese expansion | Ruler of the Black Flame | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 134/108 | |
| English expansion | Obsidian Flames | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 228/197 | | Japanese expansion | Ruler of the Black Flame | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 139/108 | |
| Expansion | SVP Black Star Promos | | English card no. | 056 | |
| English expansion | Paldean Fates | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 054/091 | | Japanese expansion | Shiny Treasure ex | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 115/190 | |
| English expansion | SVP Black Star Promos | | English card no. | 074 | | Japanese expansion | Shiny Treasure ex | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 331/190 | |
| English expansion | Paldean Fates | | Rarity | | | English card no. | 234/091 | | Japanese expansion | Shiny Treasure ex | | Japanese rarity | | | Japanese card no. | 349/190 | |
| Japanese Deck | Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex | | Japanese card no. | 006/021 | |
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Charizard. |
Charizard (Japanese: リザードンex Lizardon ex) is a Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokémon ex card. It was first released as part of the Obsidian Flames expansion.
Contents
- 1 Card text
- 2 Release information
- 3 Trivia
- 4 References
Card text
| As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's). |
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| Infernal Reign [create category]
れんごくしはい | |
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When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. |
| Burning Darkness
バーニングダーク | 180+ |
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This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. |
| Pokémon ex rule
When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. |
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Release information
This card was included as a Regular card, an ultra rare card, a special illustration rare card, and a gold etched hyper rare card in the Obsidian Flames expansion, first released in the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame expansion. The Regular, ultra rare, and hyper rare prints feature artwork by 5ban Graphics, while the special illustration rare print is illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. An SVP Promotional print numbered 056 with new artwork by takuyoa was included in the Charizard ex Premium Collection, released on October 20, 2023.
An oversized version of the Obsidian Flames Regular print bearing the expansion logo on the left side of the artwork as given away with eligible Pokémon Trading Card Game purchases in various countries. From November 6 until December 2, 2023, it was given to customers in Germany who spent at least €10 at participating Vedes or Schmunzelland stores.[1][2] Starting November 17, 2023, it was given away in France with purchases worth at least €20 at participating Smyths stores.[3] From November 22, 2023, it was given away in the Czech Republic with purchases worth at least 499 Kč at participating JRC or Smarty stores, or from their online shops.[4] It was also available in Slovakia from the same date and was given away with purchases worth at least €19.99 at participating BRLOH or Smarty stores, or from their online shops.[5] It was later available in the Netherlands from December 11, 2023 and was given away with purchases worth at least €25 at participating Intertoys stores.[6]
The Obsidian Flames Regular print was reprinted in the Japanese Shiny Treasure ex subset, alongside a new Full Art shiny ultra rare print with artwork by 5ban Graphics and a new special illustration rare print with artwork by AKIRA EGAWA, featuring the Shiny version of Charizard. The Shiny Treasure ex ultra rare print of the card was released in English as an SVP Black Star Promo numbered 074 in the Paldean Fates Tins, released on February 9, 2024. Both the Regular print and the new special illustration rare print were included in the Paldean Fates expansion. A new print with artwork by 5ban Graphics was included in the Japanese Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex, released on May 17, 2024.
Gallery
| Regular print
Illus. 5ban Graphics |
| | Obsidian Flames
Ultra rare print
Illus. 5ban Graphics |
| | Obsidian Flames
Special illustration rare print
Illus. AKIRA EGAWA |
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| Obsidian Flames
Hyper rare print
Illus. 5ban Graphics |
| | SVP Promo 056 print
Illus. takuyoa |
| | Paldean Fates
Special illustration rare print
Illus. AKIRA EGAWA |
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| SVP Promo 074 print
Illus. 5ban Graphics |
| | Battle Master Deck print
Illus. 5ban Graphics |
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Trivia
Origin
This card features a Terastallized Charizard with the Dark Tera Type.
References
| This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. |
FAQs
Obsidian Flames basic Charizard EX. has an official rarity of double rare. Its pull rate sits around one in every 169 packs.
What is the rarest Charizard ex? ›
The most expensive Charizard EX Pokemon card is the 1st Edition Charizard EX, sold for $270,600 to an anonymous buyer. This Charizard EX Full Art card was in mint condition (PSA 10) and was released in the EX Dragon Frontiers Expansion.
What is the rarest Obsidian Flames card? ›
To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Special Illustration Rare version of Charizard ex is the most valuable card in Obsidian Flames. AKIRA EGAWA's explosive illustration inspires the same awe that made his cycle of godlike Pokémon in Crown Zenith some of the most popular cards in the entire Sword & Shield Series.
What are the chances of pulling a Charizard from celebrations? ›
Pokémon Celebrations Prices, 1 Month Later
| Cards | Pull Rate (Fraction) | Pull Rate (Percent) |
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| Donphan (cel25c-107_A) | 1/77.8 | 1.28% |
| Garchomp C LV.X (cel25c-145_A) | 1/77.8 | 1.28% |
| Charizard (cel25c-4_A) | 1/97.3 | 1.02% |
| Luxray GL LV.X (cel25c-109_A) | 1/97.3 | 1.02% |
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Some of the most valuable Charizard cards include Dark Charizard, Charizard (Shadowless), and Charizard VMAX. Rarity, unique designs, and special attributes, such as being a prom card or a secret rare, contribute to the high value of Charizard cards.
How much is Logan Paul's Charizard worth? ›
This card alone is worth a staggering $5 million, making it the most expensive Pokémon trading card in his collection. Other remarkable cards in Paul's collection include a first-edition Charizard worth an estimated quarter million dollars and highly sought-after first edition cards like Mewtwo.
How many 1st edition charizards are there? ›
This iconic card is the inaugural English Charizard card and features both the 1st edition stamp and the shadowless design, making it a true collector's gem. Out of the 4,216 1st Edition Holo Charizard cards, only 124 have achieved the coveted PSA gem mint 10 grade, further emphasizing its rarity and desirability.
What Pokémon card is worth $1000000? ›
Mint condition cards with high rarity are generally more valuable and have a greater chance of appreciating in value over time. the Pokémon card worth $1 million is the rare holographic "Illustrator" Pikachu card. Its rarity, cultural significance, and high demand from collectors contribute to its astronomical value.
What Pokémon card is worth $300,000? ›
Bronze Pikachu No.
This is a memento of the very first Pokémon tournament ever held at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba, Japan, in June 1997. These cards were given out to four competitors who placed third during the tournament. This particular card was graded as Mint and sold for $300,000 in April 2023.
What is the No 1 rare Pokémon card? ›
The most expensive Pokémon card is the Pikachu Illustrator, which sold for $5.275 million in July 2021. It's the true Holy Grail of Pokémon card collecting with only one PSA 10 copy known to exist.
The chance of getting an EX ( such as Mega Charizard X, the one you are interested in) is approximately 1 out of every 6 packs, speaking from my personal experience . This set holds 8 regular EXes, that being said, you will need about 48 packs to have a favorable chance of pulling the card you want.
What is the probability of getting Charizard? ›
Around 3% of Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs contain a Special Illustration Rare in the second Reverse Holo slot. Your odds of pulling Special Illustration Rare Charizard ex in any given pack of Scarlet & Violet—151 are less than half a percent (0.44%).
How rare is it to get a Charizard card? ›
Out of all of the shining Pokemon cards, Charizard is by far the most valuable. A first-edition version of the card in mint condition has even sold for $15,500! While most may not have it in such a pristine edition, even its average sale price is nothing to sneeze at.
How powerful is Charizard ex? ›
Finally, Charizard ex has a bulky 330 HP, meaning that most decks cannot Knock Out Charizard ex in a single attack.
