Charizard

Charizard

Selected Masterpiece • 6/165
Market Price $374.99
Expedition Base Set E-Card 2002
The Illustrator

Hiromichi Sugiyama

Hiromichi Sugiyama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with 33 artworks recorded. Credits include Skyridge, Team Magma vs Team Aqua, and Expedition Base Set. The work favors vibrant color, clear focal staging, and energetic, playful motion.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Charizard card depicts the Pokémon soaring gracefully through a starry sky, its wings spread wide and flames flickering behind it. This moment captures a sense of freedom and adventure, as Charizard seems to navigate its vast, celestial world. The colors and shimmering backdrop create an atmosphere of excitement, making it easy to imagine the thrill of flight alongside this powerful creature. The scene invites contemplation of Charizard's journey through the night sky.”

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
E-Card
Release
15/09/2002

Scorching Whirlwind

120

Flip 2 coins. If 1 of them is tails, discard 2 Energy cards attached to Charizard. If both are tails, discard all Energy cards attached to Charizard.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost