Charizard Collector’s Guide: SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH066

Character Intro

Charizard from the SWSH Black Star Promos set packs 170 HP and combines the Battle Sense ability with the Royal Blaze attack for consistent setup and explosive damage potential.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swshp-SWSH066
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Charmeleon)
• Type: Fire
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This Charizard is part of the SWSH Black Star Promos set, a promotional series within the Sword & Shield era.

• Ability — Battle Sense: Once during your turn, look at the top three cards of your deck. Put one into your hand and discard the others.
• Attack — Royal Blaze: Deals 100+ damage and increases by 50 for each Leon card in your discard pile, emphasizing synergy with Leon-themed decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swshp” and card number “SWSH066.” The illustrator credit goes to NC Empire. The card is a Promo rarity, making it a unique collectible within the Black Star Promos lineup.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, limiting its use primarily to casual or collector play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Charizard in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its promotional rarity, consider using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes unique promotional cards like this Charizard, featuring special abilities and attacks that highlight synergy with other Sword & Shield era cards. The set is known for its striking artwork and collectible appeal, though release dates for some promos remain unknown.