Charizard

Charizard

Selected Masterpiece • 4/130
Market Price $320.89
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Charizard card captures a dynamic moment in which the powerful Pokémon is poised to unleash its fiery breath. With wings spread wide and a fierce expression, Charizard embodies both strength and determination, ready to take on any challenge. The backdrop of swirling stars adds a sense of wonder and adventure, emphasizing its majestic presence in the Pokémon world. This scene invites viewers to imagine the thrill of battle and the bond between trainer and Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Fire Spin

100

Discard 2 Energy cards attached to Charizard in order to use this attack.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost