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Charmeleon

Dragon 99/97 • secret-rare

Set: Dragon
Number: 99/97
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2003
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $118.18
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$118.18market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$74.50 – $118.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a secret-rare card from the Dragon set, this fire-type Charmeleon stands out as a unique inclusion that breaks the expected numbering of the collection. Its status as a Rare Secret makes it a sought-after discovery for those who value the nuance of rarity tiers and the distinct presentation of special set inserts.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energySmokescreen10

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Cost: fire energy colorless energyFireworks40

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Charmeleon card, numbered 99/97, was released as a secret rare in the EX Dragon expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2003. This set marked a significant era for the game, transitioning mechanics toward the EX series format that introduced more powerful Pokémon-ex cards and altered the overall visual aesthetic of card design to feature bolder, more kinetic illustrations.

The illustration for this specific card was crafted by Midori Harada, a prolific artist in the franchise known for a distinctively clean and expressive style. By designating this Charmeleon as a secret rare—a card with a number exceeding the official set total—The Pokémon Company created a sought-after collectible for players and enthusiasts, utilizing a holographic foil treatment that distinguished it from standard card variants.

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About Charmeleon

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