Promo
How to spot it: Promo / black-star stamp.
Channel determines scarcity.
01Card Stats
Basic-EX (evolves into M Charizard-EX)
HP
180
TypeFire
RarityPromo
IllustratorKouki Saitou
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●●
SetXY Black Star Promos
Released2013
02Editions and Print Runs
A promo card, distributed outside standard packs. No 1st Edition / Shadowless.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Promo
- Foiling
- Standard finish for its rarity tier; many sets also have a reverse-holo parallel.
- 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
Grade-worthy value
Buy raw ~$165.73
If PSA 9 (likely)
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A EX-mechanic Charizard-EX — collectors chase the EX treatment.
- Charizard is the most collected Pokémon — demand outstrips almost every other card.
- Required for a complete Charizard-EX master set.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Situational
As a EX Pokémon with 180 HP and a 150-damage attack, this card saw real constructed play in its format.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Wing Attack
Combustion Blast
This Pokémon can't use Combustion Blast during your next turn.
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Mid-tier rarity — graded mostly by master-set builders.
Holo cards downgrade on scratches; raw copies common.
Other graders: PSA dominates; some BGS/CGC.