“This Is Sick”: Pokémon TCG Player Shares Creative But Painful Use For Base Set Charizard

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In the world of collectors, Base Set Charizard is a crown jewel. Its iconic artwork and rarity make it one of the most sought-after cards, with high-grade versions fetching thousands of dollars. But one creative Pokémon fan took a decidedly unconventional approach to their Charizard, turning it into a skateboard decoration—a move that left many collectors in awe, shock, and maybe even a little pain.

The post on Reddit from user bepicewis captured the striking and unconventional use of the card. The image shows a Base Set Charizard, carefully mounted under clear grip tape on a skateboard deck, gleaming with its iconic fiery design. The combination of the card’s holographic sheen and the skateboard’s functional design created an instant conversation starter, blending two distinct passions into one bold statement.

In 2018, using a Charizard on a skateboard was a bold decision for a high school fan to showcase their collection in a unique way. The combination of the Charizard’s iconic fiery design and the board’s functionality creates a striking visual. However, the decision to use such a valuable card can cause some pain for collectors, and sentiments like "" from Reddit user BensLight are accompanied by plenty that acknowledge it's cool while still mourning the loss.

At the time of the skateboard’s creation, Base Set Charizard was already valuable, with even damaged or played copies commanding significant prices. Today, with the experiencing a massive resurgence in popularity, that same card could be worth exponentially more. For collectors, seeing such a rare gem used as decoration — and bolted through — feels like watching someone paint on a Picasso.

While the idea of incorporating trading cards into a skateboard design is undeniably creative, using a Base Set Charizard as the centerpiece raises eyebrows for obvious reasons. Fortunately, this isn’t the only way to achieve the aesthetic. As some Reddit users like dontredditpressed pointed out, a cheaper card or even