Charmander

Charmander

Selected Masterpiece • 98/97
Market Price $101.41
Dragon EX 2003
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Charmander, a small, orange Pokémon, sitting contentedly in a serene environment. Its tail flame flickers gently, casting a warm glow that illuminates the surrounding greenery. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, as Charmander seems to be enjoying its peaceful surroundings, with soft sparkles adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of nature alongside this charming character.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Era
EX
Release
24/11/2003

Flare

10

Rage

10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmander.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost