Charizard 40/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released Sep 15, 2002
Charizard is a Rare Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 40/165 in Expedition Base Set (released Sep 15, 2002), illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$449.99 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$449.99.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$152.17 | ~$249.50 | ~$751.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$449.99 | ~$725.99 | ~$855.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse 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 | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 40/165 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 120 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Charmeleon |
| Artist | Hiromichi Sugiyama |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number40/165Card 40 of the 165 in the main Expedition Base Set list.
- Set symbol
The small Expedition Base Set 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. Hiromichi Sugiyama” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Burning EnergyOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may turn all basic Energy attached to all of your Pokémon into Fire Energy for the rest of the turn. This power can't be used if Charizard is affected by a Special Condition.
Scorching Whirlwind120Flip 2 coins. If 1 of them is tails, discard 2 Energy cards attached to Charizard. If both are tails, discard all Energy cards attached to Charizard.
Weakness: Water x2 · Resistance: Psychic -30 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Charizard printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.