1999 Pokemon Game #4 Charizard - Holo Shadowless

Updated September 8, 2026

Lot number	107
Estimate	1,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Category	Sports & Trading Cards
Auction	Legends Never Fade: September Summer Auction
Date	September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Era's End Auctions
Location	Lake Zurich, Illinois

1999 Pokemon Game #4 Charizard - Holo Shadowless Base Set Pokemon Trading Card. One of the most iconic, desirable, and historically significant cards ever produced for the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Released during the hobby's explosive debut in North America, the Shadowless Base Set represents an early printing of the original 1999 set and is distinguished by the absence of the dark drop shadow surrounding the artwork frame, placing these cards between the earliest 1st Edition release and the more widely produced Unlimited printing. At the center of the set is the legendary Charizard #4, whose striking holographic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita became one of the defining images of the entire Pokemon collecting hobby. Shadowless Charizard examples are considerably scarcer than their Unlimited counterparts and have become highly sought after by collectors seeking early and historically important Pokemon cards. Combining the franchise's most celebrated original chase card with the scarcity and significance of the Shadowless printing, this exceptional Charizard represents a cornerstone piece for any serious vintage Pokemon collection.

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