Charmander
TCG (Pokémon) • Base Set
Sport & Year
TCG (Pokémon) • 1999
Brand & Set
Wizards of the Coast - Base Set
Card Number
46/102
Card Type
Basic Pokémon
Rarity
Common
Parallel Variant & Language
Shadowless • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $40 (Raw/Ungraded), $60 - $150 (Graded PSA 8-9)
Recent Sales
Sales for raw Shadowless Charmanders range between $20 and $45 depending on specific wear; PSA 9 examples typically sell for $120-$160.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom; some minor whitening or chipping might be present on rear edges (not fully visible); surface appears clean without major scratches.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended if the back is as clean as the front. This is a 'Shadowless' variant (indicated by the lack of a drop shadow on the right side of the art box), which carries a significant premium over standard Unlimited base set cards. A high grade would significantly increase value.
Card Description
A Fire-type Basic Pokémon with 50 HP. The artwork shows Charmander standing in a grassy field with a flaming tail. It features the attacks 'Scratch' (10) and 'Ember' (30). Includes the Pokédex entry: 'Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.'
Notable Features
Shadowless variant; 1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo/Creatures/GAMEFREAK copyright date line; Original 1st Generation Pokémon.
Authentication Notes
Font thickness and style are consistent with authentic 1999 Shadowless prints. Colors and saturation look correct for Wizards of the Coast era card stock.
Scanned: 2026-06-17T00:48:31.274005