What’s the value of your old Pokémon cards? A Reddit user, Radiantgreninja, recently made a surprising find, a sort of present from their past self. In a post titled “Idiot child me stashed this away inside a book. Found 20 years later,” they shared a picture of a perfectly preserved Charizard card, the kind that has fetched significant sums in the past.
Reddit user discovers a pristine Charizard card he hid in a book twenty years ago
The Pokémon trading card game has seen a significant increase in worth since it became popular globally in the late 90s, with Charizard cards from that era still being incredibly coveted today. For instance, one such Charizard card is currently listed on eBay for an astounding $39,999.99. Various elements contribute to a trading card’s value. PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is the most recognized and trusted organization that evaluates the quality of these cards. A perfect grade of 10 from PSA indicates the card has the highest possible quality. Additionally, factors such as whether it’s the first edition, if it features holographic elements, and other specific characteristics can impact a card’s value.
In response to Radiantgreninja’s post, some individuals criticized the poster, labeling their child as foolish, but many top comments countered this by describing the child as clever or brilliant. However, it appears that the poster’s Charizard card is from Base Set 2, as indicated by the stylized “2” in the card art’s bottom right corner. Generally, cards from the Base Set are highly valued. According to TCGPlayer.com, if the card remains in good condition, it could potentially sell for up to $250, which is a delightful memento from two decades past. It’s almost like discovering an old-stashed cash in a forgotten pocket.
As a gamer myself, I’ve got to say not every Charizard card carries such a high value. For instance, the joint venture between Pokémon and McDonald’s offers a chance to pull a Charizard card from their Happy Meals. However, this particular Charizard is hardly worth more than 40 cents, as per TCGPlayer.com. Keeping this iconic Charizard for two whole decades, therefore, holds quite the sentimental value. After all, everyone appreciates the classics!
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2025-02-06 21:01