2025 POKEMON BLACK STAR PROMO #023 MEGA CHARIZARD X EX UPC PROMO BGS 9.5 2 10sub

2025 POKEMON BLACK STAR PROMO #023 MEGA CHARIZARD X EX UPC PROMO BGS 9.5 2 10sub

Price: $170.00

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Mega Charizard X EX from Black Star Promo #023, the UPC promo version, sitting pretty in a BGS 9.5 slab with two 10 subs. That glossy holo finish on this bad boy really pops under the lights.

The artwork shows Mega Charizard X in full beast mode, wings flared out like it’s about to unleash hell, with those blue flames licking everywhere. Artist nailed the intensity without overdoing it.

On the card text side, it’s a Fire type with 220 HP. Ability is Strong Charge, letting you attach extra energy once per turn to your Mega Evolution Pokémon. Attacks include Brave Fire at 120 damage (with a flip for self-damage) and Crimson Dive slamming 300 but burning itself for 50. Solid powerhouse for EX-era decks.

This promo dropped in 2014 as part of the Charizard EX Ultra Premium Collection box, a tie-in that bundled it with other goodies. What makes this printing stand out is the exclusive UPC distribution— not your standard pack pull, but a special release tied to that collector’s set, giving it a unique spot in the Black Star Promo lineup. Folks remember it for bridging the XY era hype, especially with Mega Evolutions taking center stage.

Slab-wise, BGS gave it a 9.5 overall, boasting two perfect 10 subs—likely on centering and edges, judging by how crisp these promos can look. Eye appeal is strong; the holo pattern swirls just right without distracting from the mega form’s details. Pop reports are tricky for these niche promos, but estimates put gem mint examples in the low hundreds across services, making high-sub slabs like this a neat find for Charizard chasers.

I’d stash this one in a display case next to other mega evos, just to watch the blue flames tie the theme together.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Mega Charizard X EX
– Set: Black Star Promo #023 (UPC Promo)
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: BGS 9.5 (with 2 10 subs)

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