Charizard – Evolutions (#11)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#11) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Fire Spin attack (200 damage), Discard 3 Energy attached to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $52.14, Cardmarket average sale is €63.87, Floor listings start near €24.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $52.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €66.00
- Recent low listing: €24.50
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 11
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Energy Burn
All Energy attached to this Pokémon are Fire Energy instead of their usual type.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Fire Spin
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire]
— 200
Discard 3 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Evolutions (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 11 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Charizard's Fire Spin deals 200 damage for Fire + Fire + Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: Discard 3 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #11 ← Current | 150 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $52.14 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charizard 11 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions 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 have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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.