Charmeleon δ

Crystal Guardians 30/100 • uncommon

Set: Crystal Guardians
Number: 30/100
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2006
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $7.01
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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$7.01market price via TCGplayer · Sep 22, 2026$5.10 – $7.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable example of the Delta Species mechanic, which reimagined iconic Pokémon by shifting them into different elemental types. By portraying Charmeleon as an Electric-type, this Crystal Guardians release highlights a creative period in the trading card game’s history that prioritized aesthetic and functional experimentation.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energySlash20

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyThunder Jolt50

Flip a coin. If tails, Charmeleon does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2006 as part of the EX Crystal Guardians expansion, this card features Charmeleon with the Delta Species trait. The Delta Species mechanic, introduced by The Pokémon Company during the mid-2000s, was designed to introduce gameplay variety by changing the elemental typing of familiar creatures. This version depicts the Fire-type Pokémon as an Electric-type, reflecting the thematic setting of Holon, a region where electromagnetic waves caused Pokémon to shift their elemental signatures.

The card’s artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita’s approach for this piece emphasizes the distinct, crystalline aesthetic of the set, utilizing a stylistic palette that highlights the electric energy surrounding the creature. Upon release, the card was well-received by collectors who appreciated the experimental nature of the Delta Species, which remains a nostalgic era for players who enjoy alternative takes on classic character designs.

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Other printings

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Charmeleon δPOP Series 5 · #5/17 · uncommon · 2007$89.99

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