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Charizard-GX - Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows [150/147]

Silver metallic novelty card featuring Charizard-GX Rainbow Rare 150/147 from Sun and Moon Burning Shadows. - view 1
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Estimated value

$2 - $5

Rarity

Abundant(1/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2020s

Origin

China

Artist / Creator

5ban Graphics

Authenticity

Very Low(5%)
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CHARIZARD-GX - SUN & MOON: BURNING SHADOWS [150/147]: IDENTIFICATION

This item reproduces the card face of Charizard-GX from the 2017 Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion, numbered 150/147. The piece is manufactured from etched silver-colored base metal or metallic foil film measuring approximately 63 by 88 mm, displaying Wing Attack (70 damage), Crimson Storm (300 damage), and Raging Out GX. The reverse features an embossed monochrome Pokéball design flanked by the Pokémon logo in relief.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The authentic cardstock version of Charizard-GX 150/147 debuted in the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion released on August 4, 2017. Following the inclusion of official commemorative metal cards in the 2021 Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection, unauthorized third-party manufacturers in East ...
The authentic cardstock version of Charizard-GX 150/147 debuted in the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion released on August 4, 2017. Following the inclusion of official commemorative metal cards in the 2021 Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection, unauthorized third-party manufacturers in East Asia began producing non-licensed gold, silver, and black metal variants of popular modern chase cards for distribution through mass-market online storefronts.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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The Pokémon Company has released official metal cards exclusively in select Ultra-Premium Collections, beginning with Base Set Charizard and Pikachu in October 2021.

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A genuine cardstock copy of Charizard-GX 150/147 in PSA 10 condition achieved an auction record of $9,300 via PWCC in March 2021.

SCARCITY

AbundantBottom 20%
CommonLegendary

Currently in production or mass-produced within the last 50 years. Found everywhere: big box stores, eBay, flea markets. No scarcity whatsoever.

Typical Characteristics

  • Currently in production
  • Mass manufactured
  • No collectible value

Confidence Factors

    Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

    How does authenticity detection work?

    GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

    Trading Card Market Analyst

    Card Specialist

    High confidence based on conclusive visual indicators showing non-standard metal construction and an unauthorized monochrome embossed reverse face.

    KEY EVIDENCE

    • 1Metallic material substrate conflicts with official 2017 cardstock specifications.

    UNCERTAINTIES

    • •Major grading firms (PSA, CGC, BGS) do not authenticate or slab this item.

    WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

    • →Perform a thickness test with a digital micrometer against a standard 0.3 mm genuine card.

    CONDITION & GRADE

    Ungraded / Novelty

    Grading breakdown

    Third-party grading services such as PSA, BGS, and CGC reject unofficial metal novelty cards. The item shows minor hairline handling scratches on the silver reverse mirror finish.

    Condition

    The obverse displays minor surface scuffing on the flat silver border fields. Edges and rounded die-cut corners show no severe bending or detachment of the metallic film layer.

    TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

    $2 - $5

    Updated: Oct 25, 2026

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    YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

    How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

    What Aligned

    • User indicated minor wear, consistent with visible hairline contact marks on the metallic face.

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