Title: Damaged 2006 Charizard Gold Star Card Fetches $550 on eBay
Subtitle: Despite significant damage, a rare Charizard card still commands attention
Meta Description: A severely damaged 2006 Charizard Gold Star card from the EX Dragon Frontiers set recently sold for $550 on eBay, showcasing the lasting appeal of iconic Pokémon cards.
Content:
What’s New
A significantly damaged Charizard Star (Gold Star) card from the 2006 Pokémon Trading Card Game set, EX Dragon Frontiers, card number 100/101, was sold for $550 on eBay. The card's poor condition didn’t deter buyers, underscoring the ongoing popularity of classic Pokémon cards, even when heavily worn. It was ungraded and described by the seller as “the world’s WORST Charizard Gold Star,” discovered on a playground after a rainy day.
Configuration at a Glance
- Card: Charizard Star (Gold Star)
- Set: EX Dragon Frontiers (2006 Pokémon TCG)
- Card Number: 100/101
- Condition: Severely water-damaged, ungraded, showing heavy wear
- Sale Platform: eBay (Best Offer accepted)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Gold Star cards are a rare category within the EX Dragon Frontiers set, distinguished by a gold star next to the Pokémon’s name.
- The Charizard Star card is one of the most coveted items in the Gold Star subset.
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia are linked with this card. The Charizard Star is a typical insert chase card.
Collector Notes
- This particular Charizard Star card was heavily water-damaged, with warped and creased holographic layers, cloudy spots, a scratched gold border, chipped and rounded corners, and severe warping that obscures text and icons.
- The card’s reverse side is almost entirely compromised due to delamination and dirt, with much of the original design missing.
- The seller highlighted the card's poor condition and unique backstory: found on a playground following rain, kept since childhood.
- Despite the extensive damage, the card fetched $550, demonstrating collector interest in rare chase cards even when they are not in pristine condition.
- Price Charting estimates an ungraded Charizard Star at around $1,800, indicating the buyer secured a substantial discount for this piece.
- No details about serial numbering, print run, or odds for Gold Star cards were provided in the source material.
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