Charmander

Charmander

Selected Masterpiece • 46/102
Market Price $1.72
Base Base 1999
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 tranquil moment in nature, showcasing the little lizard Pokémon standing amidst lush green grass. Its bright orange body contrasts beautifully with the vibrant surroundings, and the gentle flames flickering from its tail hint at its fiery spirit. Charmander appears curious and playful, embodying the innocence of youth as it explores its environment. This snapshot invites viewers into a serene world where adventure and discovery await.”

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 Common
Card Type Fire
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Scratch

10

Ember

30

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost