Charizard Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Charizard

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-4 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$645.12
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $413.17 – $925.51.
▼ 30% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$590.97
Never pay above $620.75
Optimal sell
$706.69
Never sell below $663.59
Buy this card · aim to pay under $620.75
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $706.69 · never below $663.59. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Charizard worth?

Charizard from Base Set has a fair market value of about $645.12 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Charizard?

List around $706.69 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $599.42 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Charizard?

A disciplined buy target is about $590.97 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $620.75.

Where can I buy Charizard?

Charizard is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $645.12 and aim to pay under $620.75 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Charizard?

Charizard is trending rising ~5% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $620.75; paying near or below $590.97 keeps a margin of safety versus the $645.12 fair value.

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