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Platinum · 2009

Charizard 1/99

Arceus · 2009

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The Charizard 1/99 in context

Why collectors care

Arceus (2009) closed the Platinum series, and its Charizard takes the 1/99 slot. Card-number-one status plus Charizard demand makes it a recognizable end-of-era card.

How to identify it

Number 1/99 from Arceus, a standard holo rare rather than an LV.X.

Common mistakes

Expecting LV.X pricing from a standard holo. Arceus also contains LV.X cards, which are the set's actual chase pulls.

Grade considerations

Centering and holo scratching are the usual limiters. Platinum-series print quality was reasonable, so high grades are attainable.