Charizard VMAX 020/189 PSA 10 GEM MINT | Darkness Ablaze Pokémon Card

Price: $148.00

Charizard VMAX 020/189 from Darkness Ablaze, graded PSA 10 Gem Mint. This one’s a full art ultra rare that packs a punch in any collection. The artwork shows Charizard in full VMAX mode, wings spread wide against a fiery backdrop, that classic roar captured mid-blast. It’s got that dynamic energy where the flames seem to leap off the card, no question.

On the text side, it’s a Fire type with 330 HP. The Ability is G-Max Wildfire, dealing 300 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon but you have to discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon afterward. It’s straightforward power, the kind that turns games if you build around it right. No frills, just raw output.

Darkness Ablaze dropped in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield series, right when VMAX cards were shaking up the meta. This printing stands out because it’s one of the earlier VMAX takes on Charizard, blending the Gigantamax mechanic with that iconic design. Compared to later sets, it feels more grounded in the base Sword & Shield vibe, before things got too experimental with alternate arts and such. Collectors dig it for bridging the old school lizard with modern gameplay twists.

In the slab, this PSA 10 shines with sharp corners and edges that look untouched. Centering is spot on, probably 9.5 or better on all sides, giving it that balanced eye appeal without any print lines or whitening issues. Surfaces are clean, no scratches or haze under the light. As for pop, last I checked PSA reports, it’s sitting around 1,200 in 10s—decent for a modern hit, but not flooded like some base set stuff. Makes it feel attainable yet solid for a display piece.

I’d stash this one in a lineup of fire types, maybe next to a couple evos for the full story.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard VMAX 020/189
– Set: Darkness Ablaze
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: PSA 10 Gem Mint

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