Charizard #39/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Charizard is a Rare Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 39/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$377.75 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $173.32 | $119.99 | $1,414.55 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $377.75 | $329.00 | $564.50 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 39/165 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Charmeleon |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Tail Smash40Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does nothing.
Flamethrower60Discard 1 Energy card attached to Charizard.
Weakness: Water ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Charizard printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Charizard cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.