1996 POKEMON BASE SET JAPANESE #6 CHARIZARD-HOLO PSA 10
1996 POKEMON BASE SET JAPANESE #6 CHARIZARD-HOLO PSA 10
1996 POKEMON BASE SET JAPANESE #6 CHARIZARD-HOLO PSA 10
Price: $19,999.99
1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese #6 Charizard-Holo PSA 10. This one’s the fire-breathing beast that started it all in Japan, a holo rarity that packs a punch in any collection. The artwork shows Charizard mid-roar, wings spread wide with flames erupting— that intense stare just draws you in, like it’s about to torch the competition.
On the card, it’s a Fire-type Stage 2 evolution from Charmeleon, clocking in at 120 HP. No Ability here, but the attack is Fire Spin for 100 damage, though you gotta discard two Fire Energy to pull it off. Weak to Water, resistant to Fighting, retreat cost of three—classic setup that makes it a powerhouse in early decks, even if it leaves you energy-starved sometimes.
This set dropped in October 1996, the very first Pokemon TCG release in Japan, before the English version hit in ’99. What stands out is how it’s the original printing, with that thicker card stock and the unlimited holo pattern that’s subtler than later ones. No rarity symbols yet, just pure ’90s vibe. Collectors chase these because they capture the raw beginnings of the game, straight from the source without the tweaks that came in international editions.
In the slab, this PSA 10 is all about perfection—sharp corners, pristine edges, and centering that lines up dead-on, giving it killer eye appeal under lights. The holo foil pops without a scratch, making the flames almost glow. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, there are only about 138 of these in PSA 10, which keeps it on the rarer side for such an iconic card. Not many survived in this shape after all these years of handling.
I’d stash this one in a display case where the light hits just right, maybe next to its evo line for that full flame story.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: 1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese #6 Charizard-Holo
– Set: Base Set Japanese
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: PSA 10
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