2000 Pokémon Rocket #4 Dark Charizard - 1st Edition Holo (PSA 7 NM)

The 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket #4 Dark Charizard 1st Edition Holo is a pivotal card from Wizards of the Coast's Team Rocket expansion, which introduced the innovative "Dark" or "corrupted" Pokémon concept—contrasting sharply with the Base Set's heroic aesthetic.

As the undisputed chase card of the set, Ken Sugimori’s iconic artwork depicts Charizard emerging from shadows with a darker color palette and aggressive posture, marking it as the very first Charizard variant ever released in the TCG. Authentic examples feature the true 1st Edition stamp alongside the classic '90s galaxy star holographic foil, transforming it from a nostalgic childhood item into a verifiable piece of pop-culture history.

Due to the Team Rocket set's notoriously dark borders—which are prone to edge wear and "silvering"—high-grade survivors are exceptionally rare. Of the millions printed, approximately 1,551 examples have been graded PSA 7 (Near Mint) by Professional Sports Authenticator.