Ishihara explained in an interview that, when imagining Charizard, Pokmon thought that Charizard would be a popular character in North America given the regions affinity for strong characters, however the character has clearly demonstrated a broad global appeal
Its manga-style SIR, with blue-flame scales, is a nostalgic juggernaut, up 25% since release
Plus, the wicked art and super fun opening experience make it totally worth it
"When I saw how much the cards had sold for, I thought, 'Wow, blimey,'" Braund said, describing the total amount he'd gained from their sale as "mindboggling." While much of his childhood collection is now well-worn, Braund, of Wimbourne in Dorset, owned several rare cards in better condition
Its new owner paid nearly $16.5 million , a staggering figure that has ignited criticism across the Pokmon TCG community, from casual players to highend collectors