CGC 10 GEM MT Charizard Holo CP6 Japanese 20th Anniversary 011/087 2016 POKEMON
CGC 10 GEM MT Charizard Holo CP6 Japanese 20th Anniversary 011/087 2016 POKEMON
Price: $673.95
Charizard from the Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, card number 011/087, holo rare, sitting pretty in a CGC 10 slab. This one’s got that classic fiery vibe, no frills, just straight-up iconic.
The artwork shows Charizard mid-roar, wings flared out like it’s about to torch the battlefield. That intense stare and the flames licking around its tail—yeah, it captures the essence without overdoing it.
On the card text side, it’s a Fire-type Stage 2 with 150 HP. Evolves from Charmeleon, obviously. Ability is Energy Burn, letting you treat all Energy attached as Fire Energy. Attacks include Fire Spin at 200 damage but you discard two Energy, and a weaker Wing Attack for 60. Solid mechanics that nod back to the old school without complicating things.
This printing dropped in 2016 as part of the Japanese CP6 set, celebrating Pokémon’s 20th anniversary. What stands out is how it reprints cards from the original Base Set with a fresh twist—updated borders and that anniversary stamp in the corner. It’s like a bridge between the ’90s era and modern collecting, pulling in folks who remember the early days while fitting into today’s decks. Not every reprint hits the mark, but this Charizard feels timeless, especially in Japanese where the text is crisp and the holo pattern pops under light. Released alongside stuff like the XY Evolutions in English, but the Japanese version often gets props for better print quality and that subtle premium feel.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 means it’s pristine—edges sharp as a Razor Leaf, no whitening, corners like they just came off the press. Centering looks dead-on, probably 10/10 subs across the board, with surfaces clean enough to eat off. Eye appeal is high; the holo foil shifts colors smoothly, drawing your gaze right to the flames. Pop reports for CGC on this one are scarce, but from what I recall, perfect 10s hover around a handful, maybe under 50 total graded that high, given how tough Japanese holos can be to nail perfectly.
I’d stash this in a display case next to my Base Set pulls, just to relive that evolution chain glow-up.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard (#011/087)
– Set: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary (CP6)
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: CGC 10
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