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Charmander
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH232/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH232/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $18.28
- Artist
- Saya Tsuruta
What it does
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It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
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Where it came from
The Charmander card numbered SWSH232 was released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set. It was distributed specifically within the Pokémon TCG: Knockout Collection box, a retail product designed to bundle various booster packs with promotional cards. This release followed the established practice of using the Black Star Promo series to highlight specific Pokémon outside of the main expansion sets, allowing collectors to obtain alternate artwork versions of popular characters.
The card features artwork by the illustrator sowsow, who is known for a distinctive, soft, and vibrant aesthetic within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In this specific illustration, Charmander is depicted in a lush, outdoor setting, emphasizing its fire-type nature through warm lighting and expressive posture. The card was well-received by collectors who prioritize the specific artistic style of sowsow and the appeal of early-generation starter Pokémon, which remain cornerstone items for those tracking the Sword & Shield promotional era.
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