Charmeleon

Charmeleon

Selected Masterpiece • 35/130
Market Price $1.35
Base Set 2 Base 2000
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 depicts Charmeleon in a moment of focus, its fiery tail flickering with intensity as it prepares to unleash a Flamethrower attack. The rocky backdrop suggests a rugged terrain, hinting at the challenges this Pokémon faces in its environment. Charmeleon's expression conveys determination, emphasizing its role as a fierce and spirited character. This snapshot captures the essence of a Pokémon ready for battle, embodying both strength and resolve.”

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
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Slash

30

Flamethrower

50

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

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost