Blaine's Charizard card from Challenge from the Darkness
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Blaine's Charizard

Challenge from the Darkness

Near Mint
Holo Rare Holofoil - Japanese 1998 Pokémon Japan
Current Value
Near Mint
$208.16
latest price
↑ $10.57 (5.3%)30 days
Lightly Played
$169.22
latest price
−$38.94 vs Near Mint
Moderately Played
$124.72
latest price
−$83.44 vs Near Mint
Heavily Played
$98.39
latest price
−$109.77 vs Near Mint
Damaged
$68.34
latest price
−$139.82 vs Near Mint
PSA 10
$1,249
Bull Run estimate
+$1,041 vs Near Mint
PSA 9
$374.69
Bull Run estimate
+$166.53 vs Near Mint

Updated October 24, 2026

Price History

NM Price
Near Mint price, last 90 days

Near Mint price, last 90 days: from $192.20 on July 28, 2026 to $208.16 on October 23, 2026; low $192.20, high $208.88.

Near Mint price, last year

Near Mint price, last year: from $192.20 on July 28, 2026 to $208.16 on October 23, 2026; low $192.20, high $208.88.

this period
▲ +8.3%
high
$208.88
low
$192.20

Market Advisor

Hold

Rising, but at this activity level (10 price updates in 30 days) ordinary buy patterns have only matched the market; only stronger runs are called here

Based on market price data. Not financial advice.

Worth grading?

PSA 10
$1,249
+$995.80 after costs
PSA 9
$374.69
+$121.53 after costs

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Prices by condition

ConditionPriceSource
Near Mint$208.16latest price
Lightly Played$169.22latest price
Moderately Played$124.72latest price
Heavily Played$98.39latest price
Damaged$68.34latest price
PSA 10$1,249Bull Run estimate
PSA 9$374.69Bull Run estimate

Near Mint price over time

WhenPriceChange to latest
Latest priceOctober 23, 2026$208.16—
1 week beforeOctober 16, 2026$200.96▲ +3.6%
1 month beforeSeptember 23, 2026$197.59▲ +5.3%

What is Blaine's Charizard worth?

As of October 24, 2026, Blaine's Charizard (Challenge from the Darkness, Near Mint) sells for about $208.16, up 5.3% in the last 30 days. Bull Run’s signal: Hold.

What do played copies sell for?

Near Mint copies sell for about $208.16; played copies for less, down to about $68.34 damaged.

Is it going up or down?

Its Near Mint price has moved +5.3% over 30 days. Over the last month it has been rising.

Should I buy or sell it?

Bull Run rates it Hold. Its signal score is +2 on a scale from −100 (strong sell) to +100 (strong buy). Rising, but at this activity level (10 price updates in 30 days) ordinary buy patterns have only matched the market; only stronger runs are called here. Signals are estimates from past prices, not guarantees.

Is it worth grading?

If it came back a PSA 10, it would be worth about $1,249: $995.80 more than a raw Near Mint copy after about $45.00 of grading and shipping costs. A PSA 9 would be worth about $374.69, $121.53 more after costs.

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