Charizard

Charizard

Selected Masterpiece • 1/99
Market Price $40.57
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Charizard card depicts the Pokémon in mid-flight, with its wings fully spread and flames dancing around it. This moment captures Charizard as a powerful presence in its environment, ready to take on any challenge. The vivid colors and dynamic pose evoke a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer into Charizard's world. In this snapshot, Charizard embodies both strength and determination.”

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
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Fire Wing

30

Burning Tail

80

Discard a Fire Energy attached to Charizard.

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost