Charmander, McDonald's Collection 2021 09/25

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Charmander

McDonald's Collection 2021 09/25

Set: McDonald's Collection 2021
Number: 09/25
Released: 2021
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.87
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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Market

What it's worth

$0.87market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.68 – $1.03 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Released as part of the 25th Anniversary promotion, this card features the classic fire-type starter with the special anniversary logo. It remains a notable piece for collectors due to its limited availability through McDonald's Happy Meals, marking a unique intersection between hobbyist card collecting and pop culture branding.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyScratch10

Cost: fire energy colorless energyFlame Tail20

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The 2021 McDonald's Pokémon TCG set was released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This collection featured 25 cards, each representing one of the starter Pokémon from every generation up to that time, utilizing stylized 'Confetti Holofoil' patterns on the card faces. The cards were distributed exclusively through Happy Meals in the United States, creating a brief but intense period of collector interest and rapid distribution.

The Charmander card, numbered 09/25, utilizes artwork that reflects the standard modern aesthetic of the Trading Card Game. While it does not feature an individual illustrator credit unique to this specific print, the card design prioritizes the recognizable, classic character art of the series. Its reception was largely defined by its accessibility and the broader nostalgia-driven marketing campaign associated with the franchise's quarter-century milestone.

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About

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