This card is, hands down, the best blocker in the game
These were 1/10 boxes in Japanese back when they were released
Of all the Shadowless cards, Charizard is the most popular and are therefore the most valuable
Start with sold-price data, then confirm scarcity: Check the set symbol and card number Inspect centering, corners, and surface for condition Compare recent sold prices on PriceCharting, TCGplayer, and eBay sold listings Check the PSA population report to gauge rarity For everyday cards, sold listings on those marketplaces give you the clearest picture, while population reports tell you how scarce your version actually is
Due to the build requirement for this deck to predominately be instant speed, the number of ramp spells available is rather low and the number of spells costing five mana or more being fifteen will result in turns not using your mana efficiently