Introduced as a special chase card for the Pokemon Trading Card Game in EX Team Rocket Returns, Gold Star cards have a pull rate of approximately only one per every two boxes, and showcase artwork of the shiny variants of the Pokemon on display. A special easter egg introduced in the Pokemon Gold & Silver videogames, shiny Pokemon had distinct color variations and dazzling entrance animations that would scatter stars all over the screen with players only having a one in 4,096 chance of even seeing one. The resulting sense of exclusivity and euphoria any time one was obtained, and jealousy whenever seeing anyone else with one, has been perfectly re-created in these cards, allowing Gold Star cards to become some of the most desirable Pokemon cards ever created. The Charizard Gold Star designed by Masakazu Fukuda exhibits a fantastic rendition of the black shiny variant of the Flame Pokemon that has become a fan favorite. Perfectly adjusting the shading of the card to match the lighting of Charizard’s own flames, coupled to the variations of colors in everything from the background to the flames themselves, the attention to detail of this card cannot be understated. A popular in any grade, this card is one of the most sought-after Gold Stars ever made and a lynchpin for any Charizard or Gold Star collection.
