Charmeleon

Charmeleon

Selected Masterpiece • 10/108
Market Price $0.43
Evolutions XY 2016
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 Charmeleon card depicts a moment of focus, with the Pokémon standing amidst rocky terrain, its sharp gaze fixed on the challenge ahead. The vibrant colors of its body contrast with the rugged environment, highlighting its readiness to unleash fiery powers. This scene captures the essence of a young creature on the brink of greater abilities, embodying both determination and resilience. It invites the viewer to reflect on the blend of beauty and strength that defines Charmeleon in its world.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Slash

50

Flamethrower

90

Discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost