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Charmander

Base Set 2 69/130 • common

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 69/130
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $1.63
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$1.63market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$1.31 – $2.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fire-type entry in the collection, this card serves as a foundational piece from the second iteration of the base series. Its status as a common card makes it a quintessential example of the early landscape of the game, representing the beginning of a classic evolution line.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyScratch10

Cost: fire energy colorless energyEmber30

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

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Charmander card from the Base Set 2 expansion was released in 2000 as part of a strategic effort by Wizards of the Coast to reintroduce iconic Pokémon from the original Base Set and Jungle expansion to the growing market. Following the initial craze that saw card shortages, Base Set 2 served as a bridge for new collectors to access essential starter Pokémon, repackaging earlier designs into a single, cohesive set featuring the distinct '2' symbol on the card art.

The artwork for this iteration of Charmander was created by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive watercolor style defined the look of the early Pokémon Trading Card Game. Arita intended to capture the creature's personality through a dynamic, approachable pose that emphasized its fire-type nature. While common in rarity and widely accessible, the card remains a sentimental touchstone for players who began their journey during the transition to the second generation of English-language product releases.

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About

About Charmander

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