2023 POKEMON MEW EN-151 SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION RARE #199 CHARIZARD EX PSA 10
2023 POKEMON MEW EN-151 SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION RARE #199 CHARIZARD EX PSA 10
Price: $1,900.00
Charizard ex from the Scarlet & Violet – 151 set, Special Illustration Rare, slabbed PSA 10. This one’s the ultra-rare pull that turns heads with its artwork by AKIRA EGAWA – Charizard mid-roar, wings flared against a fiery backdrop that captures that classic intensity. The colors pop in a way that feels alive, like it’s about to burst off the card.
On the text side, it’s a Fire type with 330 HP, evolving from Charmeleon. Ability is Infernal Reign: when you play it from your hand to evolve, search your deck for up to three Basic Fire Energy and attach them to your Pokémon however you like. Then shuffle. Attack is Crimson Storm for 300 damage, but you discard two Energy from it afterward. Solid powerhouse for Fire decks, especially if you’re building around energy acceleration.
The 151 set dropped in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet era, celebrating the original Kanto Pokémon with modern twists. This printing stands out because it’s the Special Illustration Rare version, not the standard ex – think of it as the artistic chase card that reimagines the Base Set Charizard vibe but with ex mechanics and that premium foil treatment. It’s got that nostalgic pull for old-school fans, blending retro designs with competitive playability. You see it in decks or displays, reminding folks why Charizard’s been an icon since ’99.
In the slab, this PSA 10 example shows near-perfect centering, maybe 55/45 on the sides if you’re nitpicky, but the edges are crisp and corners sharp as a Tackle. Surface is flawless, no whitening or print lines messing with the eye appeal – that illustration really shines through the acrylic. Pop report wise, last I checked PSA’s got around 850 graded 10s for this #199/165, which is low for such a hyped card, meaning it’s not flooding shelves.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to my vintage stuff, just to watch visitors do a double-take.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard ex
– Set: Scarlet & Violet – 151
– Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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