Charmander

Charmander

Selected Masterpiece • 101/100
Market Price $207
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
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 Charmander card captures a serene moment in the life of this young Pokémon, standing amidst a lush green landscape. Its bright orange body contrasts beautifully with the natural surroundings, while the flame at the tip of its tail flickers gently, hinting at its fiery spirit. The illustration evokes a sense of warmth and innocence, as Charmander seems to be contemplating its place in the world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of nature and the Pokémon's vibrant essence.”

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
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Scratch

10

Ember

30

Discard a Fire Energy attached to Charmander.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost