Charizard – Vivid Voltage (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charizard (#25) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Ryuta Fuse and the Royal Blaze attack (100+ damage), This attack does 50 more damage for each Leon card in your discard pile.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.37, Cardmarket average sale is €11.14, Floor listings start near €2.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.37
- Cardmarket trend price: €10.91
- Recent low listing: €2.90
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryuta Fuse
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Battle Sense
Once during your turn, you may look at the top 3 cards of your deck and put 1 of them into your hand. Discard the other cards.
Attacks & Strategy
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Royal Blaze
[Fire, Fire]
— 100+
This attack does 50 more damage for each Leon card in your discard pile.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charizard from Vivid Voltage (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryuta Fuse.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Charizard 25 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Charizard's Royal Blaze deals 100+ damage for Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: This attack does 50 more damage for each Leon card in your discard pile.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #25 ← Current | 170 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.37 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Charizard is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryuta Fuse, 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 cards from Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryuta Fuse 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 25 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryuta Fuse. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.