Is the 1999 Charizard card still worth buying?

Yes — the 1999 Charizard can still be worth buying, but mainly as a collectible/investment-grade purchase, not a casual Pokémon card buy. The key is which version and condition you’re buying.

Best practical take:

1. If you want the iconic grail card: buy a professionally graded copy from PSA, CGC, or another reputable grader.
2. If you want investment potential: prioritize authenticity, condition, and grade over “getting a deal.”
3. If you just want to own a Charizard: consider a lower-grade or later Charizard instead, because 1999 Base Set Charizard prices can be very high.

Current market references show a wide range: played/ungraded examples are often in the thousands, while top graded copies can reach much higher. A listed PSA 10 market price is around $30,085.73, while lower condition raw copies may still run roughly $3,000–$15,000+ depending on condition.

Bottom line: it’s still worth buying if you’re comfortable paying collector prices and can verify authenticity. Avoid buying raw unless you really know how to inspect condition, print details, and signs of tampering or counterfeiting.