Charizard – Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#56) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos released in 2023. It showcases artwork by takuyoa and the Burning Darkness attack (180+ damage), This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.66, Cardmarket average sale is €7.24, Floor listings start near €3.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.66
- Cardmarket trend price: €7.84
- Recent low listing: €3.20
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 takuyoa
- HP
- 330
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Infernal Reign
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic Fire Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
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Burning Darkness
[Fire, Fire]
— 180+
This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (90.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator takuyoa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Charizard 56 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Charizard's Burning Darkness deals 180+ damage for Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Stats Overview: 330 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos #56 ← Current | 330 | 1 attack | Promo | $7.66 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by takuyoa, 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.
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💎 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
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by takuyoa 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 56 was released in 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by takuyoa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Charizard with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Charizard works best in Darkness type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.