Charizard 4/130
Pokemon card from Base Set 2 · released Feb 24, 2000
Charizard is a Rare Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 4/130 in Base Set 2 (released Feb 24, 2000), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$481.98 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$481.98.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$481.98 | ~$241.75 | ~$341.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Number | 4/130 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 120 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Charmeleon |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number4/130Card 4 of the 130 in the main Base Set 2 list.
- Set symbol
The small Base Set 2 symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Energy BurnAs often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may turn all Energy attached to Charizard into Fire Energy for the rest of the turn. This power can't be used if Charizard is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Fire Spin100Discard 2 Energy cards attached to Charizard in order to use this attack.
Weakness: Water ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Charizard printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.