Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.
Base entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base.
The checklist contains 102 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Charmander (#46) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.
Charmander appears in Base, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "Obviously prefers hot places.
If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.
Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Fire.
It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "Scratch" and "Ember".
Latest market snapshots place Charmander in Base at roughly $2.04. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.4%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $2.02. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.49 to $2.37 (43% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Common.
A wider Charmander checklist helps contextualize this specific Charmander print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $13.64 (15056% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.86), this card is -29%.
Notable alternatives include Charmander #20 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.09, Charmander #11 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.19, Charmander #9 (Evolutions) at $0.28, and Charmander #2 (EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun) at $0.95.
Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 2.4% over 7 days, with the card now 14% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $1.49 to $2.37 (43% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($2.02), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +10462% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $43.59, while PSA 10 is $215.47.
