Charizard – Dragon Frontiers (#100)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#100) is a Rare Holo Star card from EX - Dragon Frontiers released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Rotating Claws attack (20 damage), You may discard an Energy card attached to Charizard Star. If you do, search your discard pile for an Energy card (excluding the one you discarded) and attach it to Charizard Star.. TCGplayer market price sits around $996.50, Cardmarket average sale is €2033.60, Floor listings start near €599.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $996.50
- Cardmarket trend price: €1904.58
- Recent low listing: €599.95
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Card Number
- 100
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Star
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Rotating Claws
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 20
You may discard an Energy card attached to Charizard Star. If you do, search your discard pile for an Energy card (excluding the one you discarded) and attach it to Charizard Star. -
Dark Swirl
[Darkness, Darkness, Darkness, Darkness, Colorless]
— 150
Discard all Energy cards attached to Charizard Star and discard the top 3 cards from your opponent's deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Dragon Frontiers (Rare Holo Star) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 100 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Charizard's Rotating Claws deals 20 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard an Energy card attached to Charizard Star. If you do, search your discard pile for a...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Darkness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Frontiers #100 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Star | $996.50 |
�📦 Dragon Frontiers Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Dragon Frontiers expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Star cards from Dragon Frontiers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charizard 100 was released in 2006 in the Dragon Frontiers 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 Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dragon Frontiers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Charizard works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.