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'''Charizard''' (Japanese: '''リザードン''' ''Lizardon'') is a {{ct|Fire}} Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}. | '''Charizard''' (Japanese: '''リザードン''' ''Lizardon'') is a {{ct|Fire}} Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}. | ||
==Card text | ==Card text== | ||
===Base Set print=== | |||
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}} | {{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}} | ||
{{Cardtext/Pokémon Power | {{Cardtext/Pokémon Power | ||
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{{Cardtext/Footer}} | {{Cardtext/Footer}} | ||
===Pokédex data=== | ===Legendary Collection print=== | ||
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}} | |||
{{Cardtext/Pokémon Power | |||
|type=Fire | |||
|name=Energy Burn | |||
|jname=エナジーバーン | |||
|jtrans=Energy Burn | |||
|effect=As often as you like during your turn ''(before your attack)'', you may turn all Energy attached to {{tt|Charizard|this Pokémon}} into {{e|Fire}} Energy for the rest of the turn. This power can't be used if {{tt|Charizard|this Pokémon}} is affected by a {{TCG|Special Condition}}. | |||
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{{Cardtext/Attack | |||
|type=Fire | |||
|cost={{e|Fire}}{{e|Fire}}{{e|Fire}}{{e|Fire}} | |||
|name=Fire Spin | |||
|jname=ほのおのうず | |||
|jtrans=Flame Swirl | |||
|damage=100 | |||
|effect=Discard 2 Energy cards attached to {{tt|Charizard|this Pokémon}} or this attack does nothing. | |||
|}} | |||
{{Cardtext/Footer}} | |||
===Pokédex data (Base Set and Legendary Collection prints)=== | |||
{{Carddex | {{Carddex | ||
|type=Fire | |type=Fire | ||
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|}} | |}} | ||
== | ===Stormfront print=== | ||
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}} | {{Cardtext/Header|type=Fire}} | ||
{{Cardtext/Poké-BODY | {{Cardtext/Poké-BODY | ||
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{{Cardtext/Footer}} | {{Cardtext/Footer}} | ||
===Pokédex data=== | ===Pokédex data (Stormfront print)=== | ||
{{Carddex | {{Carddex | ||
|type=Fire | |type=Fire | ||
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==Release information== | ==Release information== | ||
This card was released in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with an illustration by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was released as a promotional card with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was first available through the "Trade Please" Campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the ''[[Let's Trade Please (CD)|Trade Please]]'' album by [[Suzukisan]] had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The {{TCG ID|Please Trade|Please Trade|promo}} promotional card, as well as either this card, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Venusaur|15}}, or {{TCG ID|Base Set|Blastoise|2}} would then be sent back, completing the trade. This print was later released as part of the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD. These | This card was released in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with an illustration by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was released as a promotional card with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was first available through the "Trade Please" Campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the ''[[Let's Trade Please (CD)|Trade Please]]'' album by [[Suzukisan]] had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The {{TCG ID|Please Trade|Please Trade|promo}} promotional card, as well as either this card, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Venusaur|15}}, or {{TCG ID|Base Set|Blastoise|2}} would then be sent back, completing the trade. This print was later released as part of the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD. These prints have the [[Pikachu Records]] logo in place of an expansion symbol. A jumbo English version of the Base Set print was released in Japan as a free insert in the April 2000 [[CoroCoro]] magazine. The original print was also reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansions. A Non Holofoil version of thisprint was released in the latter set's {{TCG|Lava}} theme deck. | ||
The | |||
A {{TCG|Retro card|special reprint}} with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} expansion. This print modified some of the card text to bring it in line with modern card wording whilst still allowing it to retain most of its original effects; however, Energy Burn was made mandatory on the Stormfront print, whereas it was originally optional on the Base Set print. | A {{TCG|Retro card|special reprint}} with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} expansion. This print modified some of the card text to bring it in line with modern card wording whilst still allowing it to retain most of its original effects; however, Energy Burn was made mandatory on the Stormfront print, whereas it was originally optional on the Base Set print. | ||
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|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita | |illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita | ||
|image2= | |image2=CharizardBestCDPromo.jpg | ||
|caption2 | |caption2=''Best Collection'' CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] | ||
|image3=CharizardStormfront103.jpg | |||
|set3=Stormfront | |||
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*This card was once the most sought-after card in the entire Pokémon TCG; the fact that it is a Charizard card and does 100 damage was a major factor in its appeal. Various versions of this card have been sold anywhere starting at $30, with the original 1st Edition Wizard of the Coast version selling for an average of $150, and even for more during the height of its popularity. | *This card was once the most sought-after card in the entire Pokémon TCG; the fact that it is a Charizard card and does 100 damage was a major factor in its appeal. Various versions of this card have been sold anywhere starting at $30, with the original 1st Edition Wizard of the Coast version selling for an average of $150, and even for more during the height of its popularity. | ||
*The 1st edition variant of this card is still one of the most sought after cards in the hobby. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 9 can earn $700. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 10 can earn over $2,000. Ungraded 1st edition copies can range in the hundreds. | *The 1st edition variant of this card is still one of the most sought after cards in the hobby. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 9 can earn $700. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 10 can earn over $2,000. Ungraded 1st edition copies can range in the hundreds. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{m|Fire Spin}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Charizard}} can learn. This card's English Base Set [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}. The Stormfront Pokédex entry comes from {{game|FireRed}}. | {{m|Fire Spin}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Charizard}} can learn. This card's English Base Set [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}. The Stormfront Pokédex entry comes from {{game|FireRed}}. | ||
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Charizard (Japanese: リザードン Lizardon) is a Fire-type Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.
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Base Set print
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Legendary Collection print
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Pokédex data (Base Set and Legendary Collection prints)
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| 006 | 5'7" (1.7 m) | 200 lbs. (90.5 kg) |
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| Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to unintentionally cause forest fires. | ||
| 地上１４００メートルまで羽をつかって飛ぶことができる。高熱の炎をはく。 | ||
Stormfront print
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Pokédex data (Stormfront print)
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| 006 | 5'07" (1.7 m) | 199.5 lbs. (90.5 kg) |
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| Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of 4,600 feet. It blows out fire at very high temperatures. | ||
| ちじょう １４００メートル まで ハネを つかって とぶことができる。 こうねつの ほのおを はく。 | ||
Release information
This card was released in the Base Set with an illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. In Japan, this card was released as a promotional card with different artwork by Ken Sugimori. It was first available through the "Trade Please" Campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the Trade Please album by Suzukisan had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The Please Trade promotional card, as well as either this card, Venusaur, or Blastoise would then be sent back, completing the trade. This print was later released as part of the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD. These prints have the Pikachu Records logo in place of an expansion symbol. A jumbo English version of the Base Set print was released in Japan as a free insert in the April 2000 CoroCoro magazine. The original print was also reprinted in the English Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection expansions. A Non Holofoil version of thisprint was released in the latter set's Lava theme deck.
A special reprint with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the Stormfront expansion, originating from the Japanese Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky expansion. This print modified some of the card text to bring it in line with modern card wording whilst still allowing it to retain most of its original effects; however, Energy Burn was made mandatory on the Stormfront print, whereas it was originally optional on the Base Set print.
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Trivia
- This card was once the most sought-after card in the entire Pokémon TCG; the fact that it is a Charizard card and does 100 damage was a major factor in its appeal. Various versions of this card have been sold anywhere starting at $30, with the original 1st Edition Wizard of the Coast version selling for an average of $150, and even for more during the height of its popularity.
- The 1st edition variant of this card is still one of the most sought after cards in the hobby. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 9 can earn $700. A 1st edition copy graded PSA 10 can earn over $2,000. Ungraded 1st edition copies can range in the hundreds.
Origin
Fire Spin is a move in the Pokémon games that Charizard can learn. This card's English Base Set Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green. The Stormfront Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon FireRed.
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