The Japanese Base Set No Rarity version of the iconic Charizard card is truly an important piece of history for not only Pokemon, but trading cards as a whole. This historic card is one of the first copies ever produced of one of the single most popular trading cards ever; designed by celebrated artist Mitsuhiro Arita, it is the most recognizable Pokemon card ever made. Where English Base Set has 1st Edition Japanese Base Set has No Rarity. Instead of the infamous 1st edition stamp below the left-hand corner of the artwork that is the telltale sign of English 1st Edition, the Japanese No Rarity version of the card is missing the black star on the bottom right corner of the card. Released 2 years prior to its English counterpart, the Japanese version of Base set features the same nostalgic artwork but with the trademark cosmos holofoil pattern that many collectors prefer instead of the standard one used by Wizards of the Coast. To date there are only 32 PSA 9 copies of this card currently in existence, with only 7 ever achieving the coveted PSA 10 designation. Featuring clean edges and corners along with a nearly pristine holographic, this copy’s case has also been hand-signed by artist Mitsuhiro Arita making this a truly one-of-a-kind museum quality item that comes with our highest recommendation.
