Charizard

Charizard

Selected Masterpiece • 103/100
Market Price $257.77
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
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 showcases the Pokémon in a dynamic moment, with its mouth wide open as it unleashes a bright flame. The background radiates warm hues, creating an atmosphere filled with heat and energy that envelops the scene. Charizard stands ready, capturing the essence of strength and majesty as it seems poised to soar into the skies. This image invites viewers to reflect on the raw power and determination of Charizard within its vibrant world.”

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 18, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Fire Spin

100

Discard 2 Energy attached to Charizard.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost