💡 Radiant Charizard (pgo-11) — Radiant Rare sparkle art from the 2022 Pokémon GO set. TCGPlayer market price ~$26 (June 2026). One Radiant per deck rule with a comeback Excited Heart ability.
Card Overview
Card Name: Radiant Charizard
Set: Pokémon GO (Released July 2022, 88 cards)
Card Number: 011/088
Rarity: Radiant Rare — introduced in 2022
Type: Fire / HP: 160
Illustrator: Shigenori Negishi
Card Mechanics
Ability — Excited Heart
This Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless less for each Prize card your opponent has taken. The more behind you are, the cheaper Radiant Charizard attacks become — a classic comeback mechanic that keeps games exciting until the last moment.
Attack — Combustion Blast · 250 Damage
Base cost: Fire + Colorless ×4 (5 total). With Excited Heart active and opponent at 4+ Prizes, a single Fire Energy delivers 250 damage. The cooldown means you can't use it next turn, but 250 is often enough to decide the game. Weakness: Water ×2. Retreat cost: 3.
Price & Where to Buy
As of June 2026 · TCGPlayer: $26.06 (holofoil). Mint copies with pristine sparkle surface command premiums. Available on TCGPlayer, eBay, and local card shops. PSA 10 graded copies are rarer due to the delicate sparkle coating. This is not investment advice.
Why This Card Is Special
Radiant Charizard stands out for three reasons. First, it belongs to the historic 2022 Pokémon GO collaboration — a first-of-its-kind crossover between the mobile AR game and the TCG, featuring fresh GO-inspired artwork. Second, the Radiant Rare rarity with full-card sparkle printing is visually distinct from standard Holos. Third, the one-Radiant-per-deck rule adds strategic depth: every player must choose carefully which Radiant to include, making Charizard's selection impactful. Shigenori Negishi's dynamic fire illustration completes the package.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What makes Radiant Rare different from regular Holo cards?
A. Regular Holos apply foil only to the illustration or background. Radiant Rares cover the entire card face with a unique sparkle particle pattern, giving them a distinctive shimmering look. Deck-wise, you can only include one Radiant Rare total across your entire deck — not four copies.
Q. How do I best use Excited Heart in a deck?
A. The ideal situation is when your opponent has taken 4+ Prize cards. At that point, Combustion Blast costs just a single Fire Energy for 250 damage. Pair it with Energy acceleration Trainers to have Charizard ready when the moment comes, then use it as your ultimate comeback finisher.
Q. Is the Pokémon GO set still worth collecting?
A. Yes. The 2022 Pokémon GO set marks a unique moment in TCG history — the first major mobile-game collaboration. Radiant Charizard in particular holds collector appeal as the only Charizard in the set with Radiant Rare status. The sparkle art style stands out in any binder.
Q. Is PSA grading worth it for this card?
A. At a ~$26 market price, PSA submission fees ($15–30+) make grading borderline from a pure ROI standpoint. However, if you pull a gem-mint copy and plan to hold long-term, a PSA 10 could command a significant premium. The sparkle coating scratches easily, so sleeve immediately after pulling.
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