Charmander

Charmander

Selected Masterpiece • 9/108
Market Price $1.05
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 card depicts Charmander standing in a grassy field, its bright orange skin contrasting with the lush green surroundings. In the background, flames flicker, hinting at the fire-type Pokémon's elemental nature. Charmander's expression is curious and slightly mischievous, as if it's contemplating its next move in this vibrant world. This moment captures the essence of adventure and the untamed spirit of a young Pokémon.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Scratch

10

Ember

30

Discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost