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Consider the following comparison for 1st Edition Shadowless PSA 10 copies as of early 2026: Charizard (4/102): $300,000 - $550,000 Blastoise (2/102): $30,000 - $55,000 Venusaur (15/102): $20,000 - $40,000 Alakazam (1/102): $10,000 - $20,000 Chansey (3/102): $8,000 - $15,000 Mewtwo (10/102): $12,000 - $22,000 Charizard consistently trades at 5 to 10 times the price of the next most expensive Base Set holo
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