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Charmander
Detective Pikachu 4/18 • common
- Set
- Detective Pikachu
- Number
- 4/18
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.83
- Artist
- MPC Film
What it does
This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.
The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Charmander card (4/18) was released in 2019 as part of the Detective Pikachu expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was created specifically to coincide with the release of the live-action feature film, Detective Pikachu, and features artwork that depicts Pokémon in a realistic, CGI-integrated style to match the film's aesthetic.
The card’s illustration was handled by artist Mizue, who employed a cinematic approach to capture the creature in a grounded environment. As a common card, it served as an accessible entry point for fans of the movie to engage with the physical game, receiving modest attention from collectors who appreciate the unique, film-inspired visual direction that distinguishes these cards from standard core-set releases.
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