Charmeleon

Charmeleon

Selected Masterpiece • 99/97
Market Price $86.28
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 Charmeleon card captures a dynamic moment as the Pokémon unleashes a fiery attack amidst a starry backdrop. Its vibrant orange scales contrast with the dark sky, highlighting its fierce determination and energy. The swirling colors and sparkling effects create a sense of movement, as if Charmeleon is in the midst of a thrilling battle. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the intensity and spirit of the Pokémon in its natural environment.”

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

Smokescreen

10

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Fireworks

40

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost