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Charmander

Team Up 12/181 • common

Set: Team Up
Number: 12/181
Rarity: Common
Released: 2019
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.56
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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What it's worth

$0.56market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.43 – $0.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fire-type Charmander is a fundamental piece for any collection, serving as the essential starting point for one of the most recognizable evolutionary lines in the series. While its common status makes it an accessible find, its inclusion in the set provides a classic foundation for building decks centered on flame-based tactics.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: fire energyEmber30

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

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 Charmander card numbered 12/181 was released in February 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Team Up. This set was notable for introducing 'TAG TEAM' cards, which featured powerful duos of Pokémon working together, significantly shifting the competitive landscape of the game at the time. As a common card, this Charmander served as an accessible entry point for players looking to incorporate Fire-type mechanics into their decks.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by sui, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for a clean, vibrant aesthetic. The design emphasizes the iconic silhouette of the Generation I starter, capturing a classic pose intended to evoke nostalgia among long-time fans while maintaining the cohesive, modern visual language of the Sun & Moon series. It was received as a standard, reliable utility card, fulfilling its role as a foundational piece for players collecting the full Team Up set.

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