Standard
How to spot it: Standard modern frame for its rarity tier.
Print run tied to its set; ultra-rare tiers pull at low rates.
01Card Stats
Basic-EX (evolves into M Charizard-EX)
HP
180
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo EX
IllustratorEske Yoshinob
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●
SetGenerations
Released2016
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants; rarity is set by the foil/treatment tier.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare Holo EX
- Foiling
- Holofoil treatment.
- Alt art / specials
- No alternate-art or secret-rare version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors of note.
06Current Market Value
| Base Card | TCGplayer market ~$23 (asking-price proxy) |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A EX-mechanic Charizard-EX — collectors chase the EX treatment.
- Required for a complete Charizard-EX master set.
- Fans of the Generations set need this card to finish the set.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
A 180-HP EX Charizard-EX. Saw some constructed play in its era but was rarely a top-tier meta pick.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Flame Cloak
Attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Burning Breath
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 more damage for each heads.
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Mid-tier rarity — graded mostly by master-set builders; populations modest.
Holo cards downgrade on scratches; raw copies are common.
Other graders: PSA dominates; some BGS/CGC volume.