Pokemon card values › Base Set › Charizard #BS 4

Set	Base Set
Card number	BS 4
Rarity	Rare Holo
Artist	Mitsuhiro Arita
Released	Jan 1999

Charizard #BS 4 Value (Base Set)

$545.62 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

How much is Charizard #BS 4 worth? As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $545.62, the Cardmarket low is €485.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Few Pokémon images are as closely tied to the 1999 Base Set as Mitsuhiro Arita's Charizard, numbered 4 and issued as a Rare Holo. The composition belongs to the game's first English expansion and predates the many later reinterpretations of the character. Its original frame and holo treatment define the early collecting era.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$0.00
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€485.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€350.70
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€693.17
Cardmarket listings available	994

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Why Charizard #BS 4 is priced where it is

Charizard #BS 4 is a Rare Holo card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 15 by price out of 307 cards in the set. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Is it worth grading? Despite Charizard's name recognition, the supplied raw band is low, so submission should be reserved for copies with genuine gem-level potential; no gem-mint multiple is given. Holographic scratches matter most, with chipped back edges and corner whitening close behind.

Charizard price history

Jul 10, 2026Low $0.00 · High $540.00Oct 5, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€493.99	$0.00
Sep 2026	€576.01	$0.00
Aug 2026	€473.25	$0.00
Jul 2026	€415.00	-

Mitsuhiro Arita's illustration is the central collecting angle, particularly for pages comparing his early Charizard artwork with later versions. Another focused display pairs it with Base Set Charmander and Charmeleon to show the complete original evolution line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Charizard #BS 4 worth on Oct 5, 2026?

As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $545.62, the Cardmarket low is €485.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Charizard #BS 4 rare?

Charizard #BS 4 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 15 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

How do I check which printing of Charizard I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (BS 4) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.