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Charizard V (Special Art Rare) - VSTAR Universe [s12a-211/172] CGC 10

Japanese Charizard V SAR 211/172 from VSTAR Universe in a CGC Gem Mint 10 grading slab - view 1
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Estimated value

$45 - $80

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2022

Origin

Japan

Artist / Creator

Oswaldo KATO

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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CHARIZARD V (SPECIAL ART RARE) - VSTAR UNIVERSE [S12A-211/172] CGC 10: IDENTIFICATION

Japanese Pokémon TCG card depicting Charizard V (リザードンV), numbered 211/172 with SAR rarity from the High Class Pack VSTAR Universe (s12a). The full-bleed artwork illustrated by Oswaldo KATO portrays Charizard resting in a scorched woodland clearing opposite a distant Venusaur. The card features 220 HP, Fire typing, the attacks 'Scorch' (やきつくす) for 90 damage and 'Heat Blast' (ヒートブラスト) for 180 damage, and regulatory mark F. It is encapsulated in a Certified Guaranty Company (CGC Cards) black-label slab under certification number 6136762007.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mediaeval Bestiaries and Kaiju Tradition1996 to present

The Western dragon morphology is filtered through postwar Japanese creature design, portraying a fire drake at rest rather than in aggressive combat posture.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Third-party card grading submission cycles and registry set competition among high-class pack specialists

Meaning Through Time

1996-2000

Charizard served strictly as a high-damage competitive flagship card in the original Base Expansion.

2020s

Charizard cards function primarily as premium speculative art assets and centerpiece collectibles across global auction platforms.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released by The Pokémon Company in Japan on December 2, 2022, High Class Pack VSTAR Universe served as the culminating expansion for the Sword & Shield era. The Special Art Rare (SAR) classification was formally introduced in this set before transitioning to the international Scarlet & Violet ...
Released by The Pokémon Company in Japan on December 2, 2022, High Class Pack VSTAR Universe served as the culminating expansion for the Sword & Shield era. The Special Art Rare (SAR) classification was formally introduced in this set before transitioning to the international Scarlet & Violet series in early 2023. Illustrator Oswaldo KATO composed this card to mirror the perspective of the Lucario VSTAR special art from the same release block.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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CGC transitioned to its black gem mint label design in mid-2023, unifying CGC Comics and CGC Trading Cards onto a single 10-point scale where Gem Mint 10 replaced the previous 9.5 Gem Mint standard.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Official CGC encapsulation with valid layout, barcode, and active certification sequence 6136762007
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

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Card Specialist

Certification credentials, set markers, copyright stamps, and art asset alignment are verified across high-resolution front and reverse images.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Encapsulated by CGC Cards under active certification 6136762007 with Gem Mint 10 designation
  • 2Correct Oswaldo KATO artist attribution and 2022 Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK copyright strings

CONDITION & GRADE

CGC 10

Grading breakdown

Graded CGC Gem Mint 10 on the modern black label format. Centering, four corner points, and surface foil integrity met the Gem Mint criteria during CGC examination under cert 6136762007.

Condition

Enclosed in a sonic-welded CGC slab with intact rear security hologram and QR verification. The card shows precise centering within the 55/45 tolerance required for CGC Gem Mint 10, with clean factory-cut corners and no visible silvering or foil flaking on the perimeter edges.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$45 - $80

Updated: Oct 24, 2026

  • Market comparables from auctions & retail
  • Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
  • Current collector demand & trends
  • Low = quick sale, high = patient seller

For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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