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Charmander
Stormfront 101/100 • secret-rare
- Set
- Stormfront
- Number
- 101/100
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $184.01
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Charmander.
From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Charmander card from the Stormfront expansion, released in 2008, holds a unique place in the Pokémon Trading Card Game history as a Secret Rare. It was released during the Diamond & Pearl era, a period defined by the introduction of Pokémon LV.X cards and a shift toward more complex mechanics, though this specific card served as a nostalgic nod to the franchise's origins by featuring the original starter Pokémon.
Designed with a shiny, alternate-color variant, the card is visually distinct for its illustration by Atsuko Nishida. Nishida, one of the most prolific illustrators in the series, utilized a clean, minimalist approach that emphasizes the character's form against a simplified backdrop, a style consistent with her long-standing contributions to the brand. Upon its release, it was well-received by collectors who prioritized the aesthetic appeal of the shiny coloration over competitive utility, cementing its status as a sought-after chase card.
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About Charmander
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