Market outlook
Rising Outlook 8/10
Charizard's enduring popularity drives prices for shiny SIR variants, with recent graded 10 sales showing strength despite set overprinting.
Next months. Stable to rising in next 3-6 months due to grading backlog and set completion.
Long term. Moderate appreciation over 1-3 years for high-grade copies as supply stabilizes.
History
Glurak is the German name for Charizard, a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation I, the final evolution of Charmander. As a flagship Pokémon, Charizard holds immense significance in the Pokémon franchise, symbolizing power and popularity since its debut in Pokémon Red and Green in 1996, frequently featured in media, merchandise, and as a collector favorite.
First released in the Scarlet & Violet: Paldean Fates set on January 26, 2024, as a Shiny Special Illustration Rare variant.
- This card features a shiny Charizard ex with Tera Pokémon mechanics and Special Illustration Rare artwork.
- Part of a German-language printing of the Paldean Fates set, which emphasizes shiny Pokémon similar to Hidden Fates.
- Card number 223/091, Secret Rare with Tera stamp, highlighting its premium chase status.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Scarlet & Violet: Paldean Fates
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- High
- Shiny Special Illustration Rare with 1:465 booster pack pull rate.
- Tera Pokémon stamp adds chase appeal.
- German language printing may limit regional supply.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect for centering issues on the intricate Special Illustration artwork, print lines, edge wear, and surface scratches common in foil cards; check holo pattern alignment and Tera stamp clarity.
Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading; avoid stacking without dividers for thick SIR cards.
Authenticity. Verify official Pokémon hologram, font consistency in German text, and card stock thickness; compare pull rates and serial numbering to fakes, which often have blurry artwork or incorrect numbering; use graded/graded grading for authentication.