The Last WOTC Charizard
Crystal Charizard is the last Charizard card ever printed by Wizards of the Coast β and it's a masterpiece. The Crystal Type mechanic makes this a Fire/Lightning/Fighting Charizard, giving it a tri-color energy backdrop that creates one of the most visually distinctive Charizard cards in the entire franchise.
PSA 10 copies have traded between $25,000 and $26,000 in mid-2025, with fewer than 250 copies graded in Gem Mint worldwide. Skyridge had notoriously difficult pull rates β generally 1-3 Crystal cards per booster box β and the set was produced during PokΓ©mon's popularity trough, meaning fewer boxes exist.
The artwork breaks from Charizard tradition. Instead of the typical fire-breathing rage, Saitou renders Charizard in a more mystical, ethereal composition surrounded by prismatic energy. It's a Charizard that feels almost supernatural.
For the Charizard collector, Crystal Charizard sits in a fascinating position: more affordable than Base Set 1st Edition but far more unique in design. It's the thinking collector's Charizard β a card you choose because you love what it represents, not just because it's the most expensive.
