1996 POKEMON BASE SET JAPANESE #6 CHARIZARD-HOLO PSA 10 NEW CERT HALF SWIRL

Price: $42,000.00

Charizard from the Japanese Base Set, holo rarity, slapped with a PSA 10 grade. That artwork? Classic fiery beast mid-roar, wings spread wide like it’s about to torch the competition—simple but packs a punch.

On the card, it’s a Fire type with 120 HP. No Ability here, but that Fire Spin attack demands two Fire Energy discards for a whopping 100 damage. Retreat cost is three, so yeah, it’s a tank that hits hard but needs setup.

This one’s from the 1996 Japanese Base Set, the very first Pokémon TCG release in Japan, dropping just months before the English version. What makes this printing stand out is its place as the OG—thinner card stock, that distinct holo pattern without the English shadowless quirks, and sometimes those printing variants like the half swirl in the holo foil. Collectors dig it for being the blueprint that kicked off the global frenzy, especially since Japanese sets often had shorter print runs compared to later waves. It’s like holding a piece of Pokémon history straight from the source, before the game exploded worldwide.

Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means gem mint perfection: edges sharp as a Razor Leaf, corners pristine, surface flawless with no whitening or scratches. Centering’s likely dead on, maybe 50/50 or better, giving it killer eye appeal—the colors pop under the lights, that orange-red gradient on Charizard looking vibrant without any haze. As for pop, based on what I’ve seen in reports, the Japanese Base Set Charizard holo in PSA 10 sits around 150 or so—way lower than its English counterpart, making high grades tougher to chase. No dings, no drama, just clean lines all around.

I’d keep this one in a display case, letting that half swirl catch the eye during late-night deck flips.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard
– Set: Base Set (Japanese)
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: PSA 10

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