Charizard - 20th Anniversary Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [011/087 R CP6]

Name: Charizard - 20th Anniversary Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [011/087 R CP6]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A Japanese 1st Edition Charizard Pokémon card from the 2016 20th Anniversary CP6 set, featuring original Mitsuhiro Arita artwork in a top-loader. - view 1

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Estimated value

$150 - $350

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

CHARIZARD - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXPANSION PACK (HOLO RARE) [011/087 R CP6]: IDENTIFICATION

This Japanese language Holo Rare card features the Mitsuhiro Arita artwork originally seen in the 1996 Base Set, but updated for the XY era. It displays a fire-breathing Charizard with a starburst holographic pattern limited to the art window. The card carries the 1st Edition stamp at the bottom left and the 'CP6' expansion symbol at the bottom right, designating its release in the 2016 20th Anniversary set. The text includes the 'Energy Burn' Ability and the 'Fire Spin' attack, here dealing a modernized 200 damage points.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Magikarp - Team Up Set (Common) [38/181], Electrike (Basic) - EX Trainer Kit 2 (64/110), Magikarp - Base Set (1st Edition Shadowless) [35/102].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in September 2016, the Japanese CP6 expansion (Concept Pack 6) celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green. This specific card was designed to mimic the layout of the original 1996 Japanese 'No Rarity' and Base Set Charizard, but with updated HP (150) and attack values to remain somewhat functional in the contemporary XY-era meta. Unlike the English 'Evolutions' equivalent, the Japanese version maintained the classic pocket monster back design and smaller card dimensions unique to the region's production standards.

COLLECTOR INTEL

While the artwork is from 1996, the HP on this 2016 version was increased from 120 to 150 to reflect 20 years of power creep in the game's mechanics.

This card features the original 1996 card layout which includes the 'Stage 2' evolution box showing Charmeleon in the upper left corner, a design choice specifically intended to trigger collector nostalgia.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 40 trading cards items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

Correct CP6 set symbol and number (011/087) for the Japanese anniversary release
Proper 2016 copyright string and font kerning consistent with Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK standards
Standard Japanese 'Pocket Monsters' card back design with correct color saturation

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear, multi-angle images showing the set code, 1st edition stamp, and correct holographic implementation for the CP6 set.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set code 011/087 R and CP6 logo confirm 20th Anniversary Japanese set
21st Edition '1' stamp visible in bottom left corner below the illustration box
3Star-pattern holofoil is correct for CP6 Rares, distinct from the later 'Evolution' cosmos holo
4Card utilizes the original 1996 Mitsuhiro Arita artwork

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Remove from top-loader and sleeve for surface inspection under a 10x jeweler's loupe for micro-scratching
→Check back edges for 'chipping' against a dark background
→Compare holo-pattern movement under light to confirm authentic layered print

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9

Grading breakdown

Front centering is approximately 55/45 left-to-right. Surface appears highly reflective with no visible clouding, and rear corners appear sharp with no obvious white chips, suggesting a strong Near-Mint to Mint candidate.

Condition

The card shows excellent centering on the front face. The rear image shows the card is seated within a top-loader; there is no immediate evidence of whitening or 'silvering' on the edges visible through the plastic. The holographic surface appears clean without deep vertical scratching often found on CP6 cards due to factory roller marks.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$150 - $350

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

High-end Pokémon collectors focusing on Japanese variants and 'vintage-modern' crossover pieces.

What increases value

•1st Edition status significantly increases value over Unlimited CP6 versions
•Charizard is the primary value driver of the CP6 set, following historical market trends
•Japanese physical print quality is generally higher than English equivalents, attracting condition-sensitive buyers