Charizard – Crystal Guardians (#4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#4) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Metal Burn attack (120 damage), Discard all Metal Energy attached to Charizard.. TCGplayer market price sits around $363.74, Cardmarket average sale is €83.32, Floor listings start near €18.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $363.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €114.47
- Recent low listing: €18.00
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 4
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning, ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Peal of Thunder
Once during your turn, when you play Charizard from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may look at the top 5 cards of your deck, choose as many Energy cards as you like, and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Discard the other cards.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Metal Burn
[Lightning, Metal, Metal, Colorless]
— 120
Discard all Metal Energy attached to Charizard.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 4 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Charizard's Metal Burn deals 120 damage for Lightning + Metal + Metal + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard all Metal Energy attached to Charizard.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning/Metal Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #4 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $363.74 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Crystal Guardians are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning, Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charizard 4 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crystal Guardians is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Charizard have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Charizard works best in Lightning type decks.