Dark Charizard - Team Rocket Unlimited Rare [21/82]

Name: Dark Charizard - Team Rocket Unlimited Rare [21/82]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Dark Charizard vintage Pokémon card from Team Rocket set, non-holographic rare 21/82. - view 1

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Estimated value

$45 - $85

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

DARK CHARIZARD - TEAM ROCKET UNLIMITED RARE [21/82]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a non-holographic Unlimited Edition Dark Charizard card from the Team Rocket expansion. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, depicting Charizard with a darker, more aggressive aesthetic characteristic of the Team Rocket set. It is identified by the collector number 21/82 and the distinct 'R' set symbol located to the right of the artwork frame. The card possesses 80 HP and features the attacks 'Nail Flick' and 'Continuous Fireball'.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Alakazam - Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [No. 065], Arcanine - XY Evolutions (Holo Rare) [18/108], Blastoise - Expansion Pack (Japanese Base Set) Holofoil [No. 009].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in April 2000 by Wizards of the Coast, the Team Rocket expansion introduced 'Dark' Pokémon to the Western market, reflecting a narrative shift toward corrupted or villain-trained creatures. This specific card represents the non-holo rare variant of the set's mascot beast. Unlike the ...

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 74 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

Correct font kerning and energy symbol alignment for 2000 Wizards of the Coast printings
Authentic 'R' set symbol placement and opacity
Correct rear card back color saturation and swirl pattern

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear images of both front and back allowing for set identification, condition assessment, and verification of print hallmarks.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Identification of set number 21/82 confirms non-holographic rarity tier.
2Wizards of the Coast copyright date '1999-2000' matches Unlimited Team Rocket production.
3Reverse side wear patterns indicate authentic card stock aging rather than modern reproduction.
4Artwork attribution to Ken Sugimori is consistent with official set documentation.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine surface under a raking light to check for hidden indentations or scratches.
→Verify the card weight (approx 1.7g to 1.8g) using a precision scale to ensure paper density is correct.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 5-6

Grading breakdown

Moderate edge wear and corner whitening on the reverse side prevent a higher grade. The front surface presents well with clean yellow borders and no visible surface scratches on the non-holo artwork.

Condition

The card exhibits significant whitening along the rear edges and corners, particularly visible on the top and right sides of the back blue border. The front centering appears slightly skewed toward the bottom-heavy margin, but the surface avoids major creasing or staining.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$45 - $85

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Vintage Pokémon collectors filling out complete Team Rocket sets and Charizard species completionists.

What increases value

•Any Charizard variant maintains a price floor significantly higher than other species in the same set
•Clean front surface and decent centering improve liquid appeal for binder collectors

What lowers value

•Non-holographic versions are significantly less liquid than the holographic 4/82 equivalent
•Visible whitening on the back reduces the card to 'Excellent' or 'Lightly Played' status