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Charmeleon

Base Set 2 35/130 • uncommon

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 35/130
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $2.17
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$2.17market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$2.16 – $2.53 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon fire-type card from the Base Set 2 collection serves as a vital bridge in the evolution process, marking a pivotal stage for players looking to advance their lineup. Its presence in this specific set offers collectors a distinct opportunity to secure a mid-tier creature that remains essential for building a balanced deck.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energySlash30

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyFlamethrower50

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon in order to use this attack.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When it swings its burning tail, it raises the temperature to unbearably high levels.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Charmeleon card from the Base Set 2 expansion was released in 2000 as part of a strategic effort by Wizards of the Coast to keep the original Pokémon Trading Card Game base set experience available to players. As the initial Base Set went out of print, this secondary release reprinted many of the original illustrations and mechanics, serving as a transitional product for a growing global player base that had missed the initial launch.

The card features the iconic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, which depicts the flame-tailed evolution of Charmander in a dynamic, mid-battle stance. Arita’s work was central to defining the visual identity of the early TCG, focusing on a balance of technical anatomical detail and vibrant, elemental energy. Upon release, Base Set 2 was noted by collectors for its distinct holographic symbol, which differentiated these reprints from the original 1999 printing while retaining the classic aesthetic that established the game's popularity.

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About

About Charmeleon

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