# Dark Charizard (21) #21/82

The Dark Charizard (21) (#21/82, Team Rocket, 2000) is a rare Pokémon card. Across 15 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.6/10 grade (EX-MT), with 7% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/dark-charizard-21-team-rocket-21-82-1st-edition

## Card details

- Set: Team Rocket
- Number: #21/82
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Rare
- Variant: 1st Edition
- Printing: 1st Edition
- Set released: Apr 24, 2000
- Set size: 87 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $180
- 4-month change: +96.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 15
- Average overall grade: 6.6 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 7.2
- Average surface: 7.3
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 7%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 7% | $166 |
| 9 | 7% | $180 |
| 8.5 | 7% | $147 |
| 8 | 7% | $90 |
| 7 | 40% | $121 |
| 6 & below | 33% | $131 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 47% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 27% of scans
- Back: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dark Charizard (21) carries a market value of $180. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $166, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dark Charizard (21) worth?

The Dark Charizard (21) from Team Rocket has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Dark Charizard (21) cards get?

Across 15 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dark Charizard (21) averages a 6.6/10 overall grade. 7% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 7.2, surface 7.3, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Dark Charizard (21)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dark Charizard (21) cards are Whitening (47% of scans), Whitening (Front) (27% of scans), Back (20% of scans).

### Is the Dark Charizard (21) worth grading?

Whether the Dark Charizard (21) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app