Charizard Price Guide: From Base Set to Scarlet & Violet

Charizard Price Guide: From Base Set to Scarlet & Violet

The King of Value

Few Pokémon cards rival Charizard’s enduring hype. Here’s how prices have trended—and where to sleeve & top-load for safe investment:

Set	First Print (GBP)	Today’s Avg (GBP)
Base Set 1st Edition	£2.50	£15,000+
Neo Destiny “Shining”	£3.00	£2,500
XY Evolutions	£1.50	£200
Sword & Shield VMAX	£2.00	£150
Scarlet & Violet Paradox	£2.50	£120

Sleeving & Top-loading

• Penny Sleeves first:Ultra Pro Soft Card Sleeves – 100 pack
  

• Toploaders next:bindrz Premium Top Loaders – 100 pcs, 35 pt
  

Investment Tips

• Grading Matters: PSA 10s command huge premiums—consider grading your Neo sets.

• Regional Prints: Japanese promo Charizards often fly under the radar—watch those auctions.

• Future Releases: Scarlet & Violet reprints may cause short-term dips, but first runs hold value long-term.

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