Charizard Leon CHR 187/184 PSA 10 2021 Japanese S8b VMAX Climax
Charizard Leon CHR 187/184 PSA 10 2021 Japanese S8b VMAX Climax
Price: $125.00
Charizard Leon CHR 187/184 from the Japanese VMAX Climax set, locked in a PSA 10. This one’s a standout with its dynamic artwork showing Leon and his Charizard mid-battle, that intense stare-down vibe really captures the champion energy without overdoing it.
On the card text side, it’s a Fire-type Stage 2 with 170 HP. Evolves from Charmeleon, packs a Heat Tackle attack for 130 damage but you discard an Energy afterward. Then there’s Bright Flame hitting for 200, though it means pitching two Energies. Weak to Water, resists nothing, retreat cost of two. Simple mechanics, but they fit the fiery powerhouse theme.
VMAX Climax dropped in late 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield era, a massive high set blending reprints with fresh alternate arts. What makes this printing pop is the Character Rare treatment—pairing Pokémon with trainers like Leon from the Galar region. It’s not your standard Charizard; it’s got that narrative flair from the games, standing out in a sea of lizard reprints. Collectors dig how it ties into the story without being just another base set chase.
In the slab, PSA 10 means flawless edges, corners sharp as ever, and surfaces clean. Centering’s typically spot-on for these, giving it solid eye appeal with the holo shine popping under light. No major print lines or miscuts to worry about here. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this card around 300 or so last I checked—decent but not flooded, especially for a Japanese CHR.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to some Galar buddies, maybe let it stare down my other slabs for fun.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard Leon CHR 187/184
– Set: VMAX Climax (S8b)
– Rarity: Character Rare (CHR)
– Condition: PSA 10
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