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Charmander

Arceus 59/99 • common

Set: Arceus
Number: 59/99
Rarity: Common
Released: 2009
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $3.21
Artist: Suwama Chiaki

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Market

What it's worth

$3.21market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.93 – $3.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Fire-type representative from the Arceus set, this card serves as a foundational element for those building themed decks. Being a common card, it offers an accessible way to include this iconic character in a collection while maintaining the aesthetic consistency of the series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyCall for Friends

Search your deck for a Fire Basic Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: fire energy colorless energySteady Firebreathing20

Weaknesswater energy+10Retreatcolorless energy

The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.

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 Arceus expansion was released in 2009 as part of the Diamond & Pearl Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was developed by The Pokémon Company and Creatures Inc., serving as one of many common-tier entries in a set themed around the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, which focused on the thematic importance of the Sinnoh region's legendary history.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Saitou, a prolific artist in the TCG landscape, opted for a dynamic, energetic depiction of the Fire-type starter, aiming to capture the character's familiar personality within the technical constraints of a common card. It was received by the community as a standard staple for players and collectors of the era, fitting neatly into the expansion’s overall aesthetic and gameplay mechanics.

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About

About Charmander

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