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Dark Charizard (Team Rocket)
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The villainous Team Rocket twist on the most famous Pokémon of all.
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- Year
- 2000
- Card no.
- 4/82
- National Dex
- #6
- Type
- Fire
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Language
- English
The first 'Dark' Charizard. 1st Edition Team Rocket copies carry a clear premium over Unlimited, and high grades are scarce.
Why Dark Charizard holds value
Dark Charizard combines two powerful collector magnets: the Charizard name and the beloved Team Rocket 'Dark' subtheme, giving it appeal well beyond typical set holos. As a vintage release its print runs are fixed, and clean high-grade holos are scarce due to the surface and centering issues common to the era. Its 1st Edition variant is especially prized as the earlier, harder-to-find print.
- +Released in the Team Rocket set, which introduced the 'Dark' Pokémon subtheme.
- +Exists in both 1st Edition and Unlimited holo variants.
- +One of several Charizard cards collectors track across different vintage sets.
PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Dark Charizard
Treat PSA 10, PSA 9, and raw near-mint as separate markets. Match grade in sold comps before you compare live asks. Canadians should add shipping before calling a US listing a deal.
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Frequently asked
Is Dark Charizard the same as the Base Set Charizard?
No. It is a separate card from the Team Rocket set with different artwork, stats, and the 'Dark' prefix, part of that set's villain-themed subseries.
Which Dark Charizard variant is more collectible?
The 1st Edition print is generally the more sought-after of the two because it was the earlier, scarcer run compared with the later Unlimited version.
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