Charizard VMAX - SC VMAX Starter Set (Holo) [002/021]

Name: Charizard VMAX - SC VMAX Starter Set (Holo) [002/021]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Japanese Charizard VMAX holographic trading card from the 2020 SC Starter Set, numbered 002/021, showing clean edges and centering. - view 1

1/3

Estimated value

$15 - $35

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

CHARIZARD VMAX - SC VMAX STARTER SET (HOLO) [002/021]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Japanese Charizard VMAX holographic card from the Japanese VMAX Starter Set Charizard deck released in March 2020. The card features Charizard in its Gigantamax form with a dynamic fire-cloud motif and high-energy artwork typical of the VMAX era. It possesses 330 HP and carries two attacks: Claw Slash (100 damage) and G-Max Wildfire (300 damage). The card is identified by the red 'SC' set symbol and the card number 002/021.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Flying Pikachu VMAX - Celebrations [007/025] PSA 9, Mega Dragonite EX (Gold Ultra Rare) [m2a-250/193], Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released on March 27, 2020, in Japan, the VMAX Starter Set Charizard (SC) debuted alongside the Grimmsnarl deck as an entry-point for the Sword & Shield era mechanics. Unlike the 'Secret Rare' version appearing in the Darkness Ablaze expansion (English) or Infinity Zone (Japanese), this specific print was a guaranteed inclusion in the 60-card pre-constructed deck. Despite its high production volume compared to chase rares, it remains the central piece of the set due to the character's enduring market demand in the Japanese TCG sector.

COLLECTOR INTEL

This card's G-Max Wildfire attack requires discarding two Energy cards, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward gameplay archetype associated with Charizard since the 1996 Base Set.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 155 trading cards items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

Correct font and spacing for late 2020-era Japanese card stock
Correct 'SC' set symbol and 2020 copyright line
Authentic Japanese back design pattern correctly centered

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The card is well-documented with clear identifiers (set code, serial, artist), and the images provided allow for a high-confidence assessment of centering and edge quality.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Red 'SC' set symbol confirms the 2020 Charizard Starter Set origin.
2Japanese text and back design confirm the domestic JP release.
3Card number 002/021 is the correct sequence for this specific deck centerpiece.
4Art attribution to 'aky CG Works' aligns with official 2020 production credits.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Inspect the top right corner and bottom edge for micro-whitening under 10x magnification.
→Perform a surface scan under angled LED light to check for 'roller marks' or factory print lines.
→Consider professional grading if the surface is flawless, as PSA 10 examples carry a significant premium over raw copies.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

The centering is exceptionally strong (approx. 50/50). No visible surface scratches or edge wear are detectable at this resolution, putting it in high contention for a Gem Mint grade if the surface reflects light without flaws.

Condition

The card shows excellent centering on both the front and back. The edges appear clean with no immediate signs of whitening or 'silvering' common on modern Japanese card stocks. The corners demonstrate sharp, factory-standard radii.