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Charmeleon

151 169/165 • ultra-rare

Set: 151
Number: 169/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $57.40
Artist: miki kudo

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What it's worth

$57.40market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$57.40 – $84.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This ultra-rare fire-type card features a unique Illustration Rare aesthetic that highlights the character’s design beyond standard gameplay visuals. As part of a specialized set, its artistic presentation makes it a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate cards that prioritize visual storytelling alongside their functional role at the table.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energyCombustion20

Cost: fire energy fire energy fire energyFire Blast90

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

If it becomes agitated during battle, it spouts intense flames, incinerating its surroundings.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released as part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 151 expansion in 2023, this Illustration Rare card reimagines the evolution of the classic fire-type Pokémon. The set was designed to honor the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, providing modern collectors with a nostalgic yet contemporary aesthetic update to these iconic creatures.

The artwork was created by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita sought to capture a serene, naturalistic moment in Charmeleon's environment, emphasizing texture and atmospheric lighting rather than the action-heavy combat poses common in earlier generations. The design was widely praised by the community for its artistic maturity and its departure from standard digital-heavy styles.

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About

About Charmeleon

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