Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon in order to use this attack.
Latest market snapshots place Charmeleon in Base Set 2 at roughly $1.74. Week-over-week change is limited (+0.6%), indicating short-term stability.
It now sits 9.6% above its 30-day average of $1.59. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.32 to $1.74 (24% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.
This version is categorized as Uncommon.
Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (+0.6%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.32 and $1.74 create a 24% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile.
Current value is 9.6% above its 30-day reference ($1.59). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +7191% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $23.42, while PSA 10 is $126.87.
In 2000, Base Set 2 introduced this print of Charmeleon. The printed flavor text states: "When it swings its burning tail, it raises the temperature to unbearably high levels." Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80.
Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Charmeleon develops from Charmander.
Attack line includes "Slash" and "Flamethrower". It is weak to Water type energy.
Collectors tracking Charmeleon often benchmark it against other Charmeleon cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.
Comparable prices currently cover $0.12-$12.68, a 10467% band. Against the sample mean of $2.44, this card is -29%.
Notable alternatives include Charmeleon #21 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.12, Charmeleon #12 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.16, Charmeleon #10 (Evolutions) at $0.18, and Charmeleon #3 (EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun) at $1.36.
Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. It belongs to the Base series.
With 130 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Within this set, Charmeleon is card number 35 with a Uncommon designation.
