Holo Pokemon Card Near Mint
Holo Pokemon Card Near Mint
Holo Pokemon Card Near Mint
Price: $20.00
Charizard from the Base Set, holo rare, in raw near mint condition. This one’s got that classic artwork with the fire-breathing dragon mid-roar, wings spread wide, and the holo foil catches light in a way that makes the flames pop without overwhelming the details. Ken Sugimori handled the illustration, keeping it bold and straightforward like the early days.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Fire type with 120 HP. No Ability here, but the attack is Fire Spin at 100 damage for four Energy—discard two to pull it off, which can swing games if you’re set up right. Weak to Water, resists Fighting, retreat cost of three.
Base Set dropped back in 1999, the original English release from Wizards of the Coast. These holos often show up with centering that’s a bit off, maybe 60/40 on the borders, and the card stock feels thicker than modern prints, prone to minor edge wear from shuffling. Unlimited printings like this one lack the shadowless border, but they still have that vintage charm with potential for holo scratches if handled roughly.
For raw condition, corners are sharp with no dings, edges clean without whitening, surface smooth except for a faint factory line or two that’s common. Centering looks about 55/45 top to bottom, decent for the era, and the holo flash is bright, no clouding or heavy scratches—just light play marks if you squint. Back side’s got the standard Poké Ball design, no creases or stains, holding up well for something over two decades old.
Spot one like this in a binder and it’s hard not to flip it over a few times just for the shine.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard
– Set: Base Set
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: Raw Near Mint
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