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Charmander

Dragon 98/97 • secret-rare

Set: Dragon
Number: 98/97
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2003
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $326.28
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$326.28market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$240.39 – $326.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fire-type card from the Dragon set is highly sought after by collectors for its status as a secret-rare, indicated by its unique numbering. Its classification as a Rare Secret highlights its scarcity, making it a distinct and prized inclusion for those curating a comprehensive collection.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: fire energyFlare10

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyRage10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmander.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Charmander card numbered 98/97 is a secret rare inclusion from the EX Dragon expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in 2003. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon-ex mechanic, which featured cards with higher hit points and powerful attacks, and it marked a period where the card game leaned heavily into the aesthetics of the Game Boy Advance era of the franchise.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, who is known for his whimsical and expressive character designs within the TCG. The design utilizes a unique foil treatment and the 'Rare Secret' designation to distinguish it from the standard cards in the set. It was received by collectors as a significant chase card, specifically valued for its status as a secret rare featuring one of the original starter Pokémon in a set primarily focused on Dragon-type creatures.

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About

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