Charizard (Theme Deck Cracked Ice Holo) Holo BGS 9.5 GEM MINT
Charizard (Theme Deck Cracked Ice Holo) Holo BGS 9.5 GEM MINT
Price: $120.76
Charizard 4/100 from EX Crystal Guardians, the Theme Deck exclusive Cracked Ice Holo version, slabbed at BGS 9.5 Gem Mint. This one’s a beast from the mid-2000s era, with that distinctive shattered ice foil pattern that only came in the Earth Shower Theme Deck—no pack pulls for this variant.
The artwork shows Charizard mid-roar, wings flared wide against a stormy backdrop, crystals glinting like it’s about to unleash hell. That pose just captures the raw power, like it’s staring down whatever’s in its way.
On the text side, it’s a Fire-type Stage 2 with 120 HP. Attacks include Combustion for 30 damage—no frills, just straight fire—and the big one, Fire Spin at 100 damage but you discard two energies. Weak to Water, resists nothing, retreat cost of two. Simple mechanics, but it fit the era’s playstyle where you’d build up and swing hard.
EX Crystal Guardians dropped in 2006, part of the EX series wave that mixed Delta Species and Crystal Pokémon twists. This printing stands out because the Cracked Ice Holo was theme deck only, making it a chase for collectors who dug those boxed sets. Not as flashy as some modern holos, but it has that nostalgic pull from when decks were straightforward and Charizard ruled the meta chats.
For the slab, BGS 9.5 means near-perfect subs across the board—likely 9.5 or 10 on centering, edges crisp, corners sharp, surface flawless with that foil popping under the light. Eye appeal is high; the cracked pattern shimmers without overwhelming the art. Pop reports are thin for this specific variant, but BGS has graded under 50 in 9.5 or higher from what I’ve seen in old logs, keeping it rare even among graded examples.
I’d stash this in a display case next to other EX era heavies, letting that ice foil catch the eye during late-night deck flips.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard (Theme Deck Cracked Ice Holo)
– Set: EX Crystal Guardians
– Rarity: Rare Holo (Theme Deck Exclusive)
– Condition: BGS 9.5 GEM MINT
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