2022 POKEMON SWSH BLACK STAR PROMO #261 FULL ART/CHARIZARD VMAX PSA 10
2022 POKEMON SWSH BLACK STAR PROMO #261 FULL ART/CHARIZARD VMAX PSA 10
Price: $520.00
Charizard VMAX from the Black Star Promo line, hitting that full art rarity, slabbed in PSA 10. This one’s cataloged as SWSH261, a beast of a card that captures the essence of everyone’s favorite fire-breathing dragon in promo form.
The artwork slaps with Charizard VMAX mid-roar, wings flared out against a stormy backdrop. Those flames look like they’re jumping off the card, and the full art treatment gives it that extra space to shine without borders cramping the style.
On the text side, it’s a Fire type with a hefty 330 HP. The Ability is Max Guard, letting you prevent all effects of attacks done to this Pokémon during your opponent’s next turn if you discard an Energy. Attacks include Claw Slash for 130 and the big one, G-Max Wildfire, dishing out 300 damage but requiring you to discard 2 Energy from it. Solid setup for a VMAX that’s all about raw power and survival.
This promo dropped in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield era promos, tied to various product releases like the VMAX Climax or special boxes. What makes this printing stand out is its Black Star Promo status—it’s not from a main set, so it’s got that exclusive vibe, especially as a full art take on Charizard VMAX. In a sea of Charizard cards, this one feels like a fresh spin on the classic, pulling from the Dynamax mechanics that defined SWSH.
Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means it’s gem mint all around—centering should be dead on, edges crisp, corners sharp, and surface flawless. Eye appeal is through the roof with that vibrant orange and red palette popping in the case. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this card in the low thousands last I checked, but it’s still a tough pull to find in perfect shape given how these promos get handled.
I’d frame this one on the wall next to my coffee maker, just for that daily dose of fire energy.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard VMAX (Black Star Promo)
– Set: SWSH Black Star Promo
– Rarity: Full Art Promo
– Condition: PSA 10
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