Charizard – Arceus (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#1) is a Rare Holo card from Platinum - Arceus released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Fire Wing attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $39.40, Cardmarket average sale is €26.95, Floor listings start near €4.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $39.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €15.68
- Recent low listing: €4.99
Card Details
- Set
- Arceus
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water +30
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Fire Formation
Each of Charizard's attacks does 10 more damage for each Fire Pokémon on your Bench to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
- Fire Wing [Fire] — 30
-
Burning Tail
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 80
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Charizard.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Arceus (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Charizard 1 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Charizard's Fire Wing deals 30 damage for Fire energy.
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water +30 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Charizard Cards
Looking for other Charizard cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arceus #1 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $39.40 |
�📦 Arceus Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Arceus expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Charizard card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Arceus are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Arceus
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charizard 1 was released in 2009 in the Arceus expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Arceus is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Charizard with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Charizard card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Charizard works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.