Charizard – Supreme Victors (#143)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#143) is a Rare Holo Lv.x card from Platinum - Supreme Victors released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Wataru Kawahara and the Malevolent Fire attack (150 damage), Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Energy attached to Charizard G.. TCGplayer market price sits around $164.11, Cardmarket average sale is €61.96, Floor listings start near €15.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $164.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €52.95
- Recent low listing: €15.00
Card Details
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Card Number
- 143
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Lv.x
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Wataru Kawahara
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Call for Power
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move an Energy attached to 1 of your Pokémon to Charizard G. This power can't be used if Charizard G is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Malevolent Fire
[Fire, Fire, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 150
Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Energy attached to Charizard G.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Supreme Victors (Rare Holo Lv.x) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Wataru Kawahara.
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 143 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Charizard's Malevolent Fire deals 150 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Energy attached to Charizard G.
Stats Overview: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Victors #143 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Lv.x | $164.11 |
�📦 Supreme Victors Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Supreme Victors expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Wataru Kawahara, 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 Lv.x cards from Supreme Victors are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Wataru Kawahara 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charizard 143 was released in 2009 in the Supreme Victors 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 Wataru Kawahara. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Supreme Victors 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 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.