Funko Pop! Premium Charizard: Worth It (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 8, 2026 · 5 min read
The Pop! Premium Charizard is worth it if you want a display-scale piece.
At $19.99 MSRP, as listed by multiple independent retailers, the Premium (#1213) stands 6.5 inches tall: nearly double the standard 3.75-inch #843. If Charizard is going to anchor your shelf, the Premium gives you real visual presence at a price well under most gift thresholds.
If you want Charizard at the same scale as your existing standard Pops, the #843 is the right choice. This guide covers exactly where the line is.
Worth It or Skip It?
| Buy the Premium if you | Skip the Premium if you |
|---|---|
| Want a display-scale Charizard centerpiece | Already have standard Pops and want a consistent shelf scale |
| Are collecting the Kanto starter trio (see below) | Are buying multiples and want to keep the per-figure cost down |
| Are gift-giving and want clear visual impact under $25 | Just want Charizard present without making it the focal point |
MSRP: $19.99, as listed by independent retailers including Funko-licensed sellers.
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What Your Money Buys
The Premium and the standard are not the same figure at different sizes. They use distinct sculpts with different poses.
Owning both is displaying two different Charizard interpretations, not duplicating your collection. That distinction matters for collectors deciding whether to add the Premium to a shelf that already has the #843.
| Feature | Pop! Premium #1213 | Standard Pop #843 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 in (16.8 cm) | 3.75 in |
| MSRP | $19.99 (retailer-listed) | Not listed |
| Sculpt | Unique to the Premium line | Unique to the standard line |
| Window display box | Yes | Yes |
| Official Pokemon license | Yes | Yes |
The Premium line covers the Kanto starter trio: Charizard (#1213), Blastoise (#1273), and Venusaur. All three stand at the same 6.5-inch scale. If you want all three starters displayed side by side at a matching height, the Premium tier is the only Funko format that lets you do that.
At MSRP and at Today's Prices
Here is where the Premium gets interesting.
The standard #843 and the Premium #1213 now occupy largely overlapping price bands in the secondary market. At the floor, a buyer can pay $17.00 for the Premium versus $14.99 for the standard, a difference of $2.01 for a figure that is 73% taller.
| Product | MSRP | Observed floor | Observed ceiling | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop! Premium Charizard #1213 | $19.99 | $17.00 | $35.00 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Standard Pop Charizard #843 | Not listed | $14.99 | $19.99 | Oct 8, 2026 |
Price spread for the Premium is wider because it comes from more varied seller types. Floor prices ($17.00-$19.99) represent sellers working near the original MSRP. Ceiling prices ($35.00) appear where the Premium is positioned alongside higher-end collectibles.
The Standard Pop: A Cheaper Path
If scale is not the point, the standard Charizard #843 at $14.99-$19.99 (October 8, 2026) is the right figure. It matches every other standard Pop in the Pokémon line, from Pikachu and Gengar to the Scarlet and Violet arrivals.
For collectors who already own a row of standard Pops, adding the Premium creates a scale mismatch that can look intentional or awkward depending on the shelf. The standard keeps everything visually consistent.
Who Should Buy the Premium
The dedicated Charizard collector
If Charizard already has its own shelf section, the Premium belongs there. The 6.5-inch height commands attention in a way the standard does not, and because the two figures use different sculpts, adding the Premium does not repeat what you already own.
The Kanto starter completionist
The Premium line gives you Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur at an identical 6.5-inch scale. The standard line has all three starters too, but each sits at the same 3.75 inches, so there is no scale differentiation between them. The Premium format is the only way to display the original trio at a size that separates them from a standard Pop shelf.
Check the Pokémon Funko Pop collection at DexHaul to browse the current starter trio and the wider Pokémon lineup. If you are comparing large-format Pokémon figures across brands, the Pokémon Epic Battle Figures guide covers the 12-inch Jazwares line as a reference point for size and pricing at that tier.
The gift-giver on a sub-$25 budget
At $17.00-$24.99 observed (October 8, 2026), the Premium lands in the ideal gift range: large enough to feel substantial when unwrapped, officially licensed, and immediately recognizable.
For a Pokémon fan who has received the standard #843 before, the Premium reads as a step up rather than a repeat gift. That distinction matters more for gift-giving than it does for personal collecting.
FAQ
Is the Pop! Premium Charizard the same as the standard Charizard Pop?
No. The Premium (#1213) is a different sculpt at 6.5 inches. The standard (#843) is 3.75 inches with its own unique pose.
They are separate products. Collectors who own both are displaying two distinct Charizard interpretations rather than duplicating their shelf.
What is the MSRP for the Pop! Premium Charizard?
$19.99, as listed by multiple independent retailers. Observed prices across DexHaul independent shops ranged from $17.00 to $35.00 on October 8, 2026.
How big is the Pop! Premium Charizard?
Approximately 6.5 inches (16.8 cm) tall, packaged in a window display box. That is 73% taller than the standard 3.75-inch Pop.
Is there a Funko Pop! Charizard bigger than the Premium?
The Funko Pop! line includes Jumbo figures at around 10 inches, but no 10-inch Charizard Pop is currently listed in the DexHaul catalogue (October 8, 2026). The Premium #1213 at 6.5 inches is the largest Charizard Pop available now.
Which other Pokémon are in the Pop! Premium line?
The Premium line includes Charizard (#1213), Blastoise (#1273), and Venusaur, all from the Kanto starter trio. All three stand at the same 6.5-inch scale, which makes the Premium format the best option for a matched starter-trio display.
Browse the full lineup of officially licensed Pokémon Funko Pops from independent shops at the Pokémon Funko Pop collection on DexHaul. DexHaul is an independent Pokémon search engine, unaffiliated with Funko or The Pokémon Company.