Charizard Expedition Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Charizard

Expedition Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-40 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$442.39
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $243.31 – $676.58.
▼ 9% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$399.09
Never pay above $422.91
Optimal sell
$481.22
Never sell below $454.04
Buy this card · aim to pay under $422.91
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $481.22 · never below $454.04. 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 Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $442.39 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Charizard?

List around $481.22 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $403.26 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Charizard?

A disciplined buy target is about $399.09 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $422.91.

Where can I buy Charizard?

Charizard is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $442.39 and aim to pay under $422.91 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Charizard?

Charizard is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $422.91; paying near or below $399.09 keeps a margin of safety versus the $442.39 fair value.

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