Title: Damaged 2006 Charizard Gold Star Card Fetches $550 on eBay
Subtitle: Heavily Worn Pokémon Card Still Attracts Collector Interest
Meta Description: A severely damaged 2006 Charizard Gold Star card from the EX Dragon Frontiers set sold for $550 on eBay, underscoring the lasting appeal of iconic Pokémon cards.
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What’s New
A significantly damaged Charizard Star (Gold Star) card from the 2006 Pokémon Trading Card Game collection, EX Dragon Frontiers, card number 100/101, was sold for $550 on eBay. Despite its compromised state, this sale illustrates the persistent demand for classic Pokémon cards, irrespective of their condition. The card was not graded and was labeled as “the world’s WORST Charizard Gold Star” by the seller, who discovered it on a playground following 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, substantial wear
- Sale Platform: eBay (Best Offer accepted)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Gold Star cards are a distinct subset in the EX Dragon Frontiers set, marked by a gold star beside the Pokémon’s name.
- Charizard Star is among the most desired cards within the Gold Star subset.
Autographs & Relics
- This card has no autographs or memorabilia. It is a standard insert chase card.
Collector Notes
- This particular Charizard Star card endured severe water damage, including warped and creased holographic layers, cloudy areas, scratched gold border, chipped and rounded corners, and major warping that obscures text and icons.
- The card's reverse side is almost entirely ruined due to delamination and dirt, with much of the original design missing.
- The seller highlighted the card's poor condition and its unique backstory: found on a playground after rain, preserved since childhood.
- Despite the damage, the card sold for $550, showing collector interest in rare chase cards even in bad condition.
- Price Charting lists an ungraded Charizard Star at around $1,800, indicating the buyer received a considerable discount for this card.
- No serial numbering, print run, or odds were provided for Gold Star cards in the available information.
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