2003 Pokemon EX Dragon Frontiers Holo Charizard Gold Star #100 PSA 10 GEM MINT

The titan Charizard ranks among the most iconic and universally recognized Pokemon. The fire type, as pictured on this 2003 Pokemon EX Dragon Frontiers Holo Charizard Gold Star, captured hearts from the canon starter selection for legendary Pokemon trainer Red in the manga series and engaged fans again in the animated series when Ash Ketchum rescued an abandoned Charmander from meeting its end. Jumping into the Delta Species era of the Pokemon, TCG birthed some of the most coveted cards of all time. Pokemon with the Gold Star sign by their names had scarce pull rates. Gold Star cards showcased Pokemon in their shiny forms, which are alternate colors that happen to Pokemon in scarce circumstances. In the video games, the odds of encountering or hatching an egg with a shiny Pokemon is about 4,096. These natural phenomena sparked a wave of excitement that set the foundation for a new level of exclusivity within all mediums of Pokemon. Within the depths of Ex Dragon Frontiers lived the opportunity to obtain a Charizard Gold Star. With a gorgeous black, gold, and orange color scheme, fans consider this one of the most aesthetically pleasing cards. Delta species changed Pokemon types within the TCG and in this case, shifted Charizard’s usual fire typing into a menacing dark type. With the card sporting a black background to signify its dark type, it now embodies a sleek color matching the Charizard's shiny form. To breathe life into the exclusivity of encountering a shiny Pokemon, Ex Dragon Frontiers provided fans with a pull rate of 1:72 packs on average (two booster boxes) coupled with a significantly reduced product supply. The uphill battle with lady fate was gruesome for anyone chasing a gold star card. Many booster packs and boxes during this era are now costly and often even more burdensome to track down. Gold Star cards are also considered some of the most challenging cards in high grades due to the age and condition-sensitive nature of the card during this time. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 11/14/2023.