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Charmander
Base 46/102 • common
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 46/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $3.17
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.
Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Where you can play it
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- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Charmander card, numbered 46/102, was released in the inaugural Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Developed by Creatures Inc. and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card was part of an international push to capitalize on the massive success of the original Game Boy titles. It was designed to function as an introductory Fire-type creature, providing players with a basic evolution stage that could eventually grow into the powerful Charizard.
The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognized illustrators in the franchise's history. Arita utilized a distinct watercolor style that emphasized the creature's personality, aiming to capture the gentle but spirited essence of Charmander in a naturalistic habitat. The card was widely received as a fundamental component of early decks, serving as a reliable utility card for beginners while helping to establish the visual identity that would define the franchise for decades.
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