Icon in my book. Dark Charizard just hits different.

It’s 2002. Expedition just dropped. It feels completely wrong. Looking back, it was way ahead of its time. Some of the most stunning artwork the TCG has ever produced. This might still be one of the most underrated Charizards there is.

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Base Set holo is so wild. Some of the darker ones barely show. Then you have Raichu just going crazy when you catch it in the right light.

30 years ago this screen quietly created the greatest hobby in gaming history. A simple decision between three pixels ended up shaping collections, friendships and playground hierarchies for decades. Happy Pokémon Day everyone!!

The Gym era was a very distinct chapter in TCG history. It gave Pokémon a real sense of identity. It wasn’t just Charizard anymore. It was Blaine’s Charizard.

Back in the day, Gyarados was a legend on the playground. Every kid in my school wanted to get one.

1 and 2 are set in stone. It’s much closer than it looks between 3 and 4. But this is how they line up for me. I’m sure not everyone would see it the same way.

4. Expedition The art and holo on this one are incredible. The e-Reader cards felt weird and experimental to me as a kid. Now they feel ahead of their time, a very distinct chapter in the hobby.

3. Blaine’s Charizard This one is pure nostalgia for me. A set with Gym Leaders’ own Pokémon having cards was a game changer.

2. Dark Charizard Same Icon. Different mood. Absolute Legend.

1. Base Set The Icon. When people think Charizard, this is the one. Everything else is a variation.

I’ve collected a few vintage Charizard cards over the years. Ranking them not by price or grade, just by feel. 🧵👇

Not sure if it’s just my feed, but I’ve been seeing more vintage posts lately. I like that.

OG Mewtwo. For a long time, this was the strongest Pokémon there was.

Pokémon Blue. 1999. Starter choice: Squirtle. I named him Blaster. This one stayed with me.

Another one from the childhood vault. This card was a playground legend at my school! I think it was my first Promo card. One of the most underrated Mewtwo arts of all time.

Got $10k+ worth of cards currently in transit to me from different places. Chat, what’s the most stressful card you’ve ever waited on, and should I be concerned about myself?

Alright. No prices, no hype. Just history. What’s the true OG grail card for you?

Another beauty from my childhood vault. I loved this card and Dragonite so much that I’d take it to school with me every single day! It shows on the holo, but this particular card will always mean more to me than even a 1st edition grade 10.

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