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Charmeleon
Base 24/102 • uncommon
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 24/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $4.69
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon in order to use this attack.
When it swings its burning tail, it raises the temperature to unbearably high levels.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Charmeleon card was released as part of the initial Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set, which debuted in Japan in 1996 before arriving in North America in 1999. Created by Media Factory and designed to capture the tactical essence of the original Game Boy titles, the card represents the middle stage of the Charmander evolutionary line. It was intended to serve as a pivotal bridge for players building fire-type decks, reflecting the creature's transition from a starter to a more formidable combatant.
The artwork for this card was produced by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable illustrators in the franchise's history. Arita employed his signature watercolor-inspired style to emphasize the creature's aggressive stance and fiery temperament, a design choice that helped establish the aesthetic language for the entire trading card series. Upon its release, the card was widely received by enthusiasts and competitive players alike, becoming a staple of the early hobbyist scene due to its utility and iconic imagery.
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About Charmeleon
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