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Charizard-EX
XY Black Star Promos XY121/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY121/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $194.39
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
This Pokémon can't use Combustion Blast during your next turn.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
The Charizard-EX XY121 promo card was released in 2016 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY Black Star Promos series. It was specifically included within the Red & Blue Collection—Charizard-EX box, which served as part of a larger celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This release strategy allowed players and collectors to obtain a specific promotional version of the iconic Fire-type Pokémon outside of the standard randomized booster pack format.
The artwork features a powerful illustration of Charizard by artist Eske Yoshinob, who utilized the bold, high-contrast aesthetic typical of the EX-era cards. The design emphasizes the character's aggressive stance and fiery motif, consistent with the thematic focus on the original Generation I starters during the anniversary year. Upon release, the card was well-received by the collecting community, largely due to Charizard's enduring status as one of the most recognizable and desirable figures in the history of the franchise.
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