Charizard (ex Dragon 100) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Charizard from the Dragon set is a striking Rare Secret card numbered 100. It boasts 120 HP and features the powerful attack Flame Pillar. This card stands out with its vivid design and solid battle capabilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Charmeleon)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attacks:
• Collect Fire: Flip a coin to potentially retrieve Fire Energy cards from the discard pile and attach them to Charizard, dealing 30 damage.
• Flame Pillar: Discard a Fire Energy to deal 60 damage to an opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 100 in the ex Dragon set, classified as a Rare Secret card. It is notable for its high HP and versatile Fire-type attacks that support energy recovery and bench pressure.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identifiers: set code “ex3,” card number “100,” illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
• Part of the “ex” series with no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its exact tournament status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve; avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
• For long-term preservation, consider a top loader or a graded case.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Dragon: This set features powerful Fire-type Pokémon like Charizard with strong attacks and energy manipulation abilities. The set is known for its rare secret cards that appeal to collectors and fans of the Fire type.