Charmander is the first step for players who want to dominate thePokemon TCGusing Charizard EX. This Pokemon is one of the original starters and possibly one of the most iconic in the entire series. So, of course, the card game has given this Pokemon plenty of love over the years including special edition collabs with Build-A-Bear and Illustration rare art printings.
Like the flame on its tail, the hype for Charmander will never die out and because of that, the cards become more valuable, just like Charizard. Whether you’re looking to sell some cards or checking the worth of your binder, here are the eight most valuable Charmander cards in the Pokemon TCG.
Card values reflect the market value as seen onTCGPlayer.comand may be subject to fluctuation with time.
8Charmander Scarlet And Violet 151 $33.87
A Wave Of Nostalgia
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s 151 setis the perfect gift to those who love the original line of Pokemon. This one has plenty of gorgeous special illustrations from Bulbasaur to Mew. Charmander’s illustration rare printing in this set features the starter sitting in the canyons as it stares up at the sunlight.
Charmander sitting on a rock all by itself might ring some bells. It kind of makes you hope it’s not waiting for a trainer who may or may not come back. So don’t leave Charmander hanging. If you find this card, be sure to keep it in your binder and treat it with lots of love.
7Charmander City Championships $42.34
A Promo For The League
There are plenty of cards that are made exclusively for special events. They will usually have some sort of icon on the surface of the card to help you differentiate between printings. This particular Charmander has many unique details that make it stand out.
For starters, it has a city championships logo on top of the card art. It also has an E-Reader barcode which will give you a Pokedex entry when you swipe it. This card was originally released in 2003 and due to how few were made for the events, it has become one of the rarer printings of the Pokemon.
6Charmander Fire Red And Leaf Green $52.27
Features Video Game Art
Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green took players back to the first generation of Pokemon. This game revamped the first title with many features that were present in the Ruby and Sapphire games. In addition to this wave of nostalgia, the Pokemon TCG also went back to Kanto during this era with the Fire Red and Leaf Green set.
The Charmander that can be found in this set is unique since it has the holo foiling all over the card art background. It also features an image of Charmander that comes directly from the official promo art of the games. So will you choose this Charmander to be your starter?
5Charmander Pokemon Center Exclusive $53.35
The Angriest Charmander
One of the silliest Pokemon cards comes from theScarlet and Violet era of the game. This card is an illustration rare of Charmander which features the Fire-type starter staring angrily out the window at a Pidgey that has perched in its territory.
The Pokemon Center exclusive version of the card has an extra detail. This is because the card has a special gleam when you tilt it side to side in the light. This card also has the words Pokemon Center near the bottom of the card body. While you may be able to find other printings of this illustration rare, that extra detail makes this version of the card more elusive than others.
4Charmander EB Games Exclusive $65.79
Partnering With Game Stores
GameStop and EB Games will often have many promotions regarding Pokemon. They have been known for handing out special items that unlock content in some of the older games, or even have legendary distributions. Nowadays, you may be able to get a special trading card during specific dates.
This valuable Charmander is an EB Games exclusive and has the special EB Games logo on the card art. The card depicts Charmander accidentally setting an open field ablaze with its tail. The card body also has the Fire-type symbol printed all over it. These details gleam in the light, giving it a more premium look.
3Charmander Stormfront $75.40
A Revamped Original
Pokemon TCG’s Stormfront set contains a Charmander with a very familiar art rendition. This printing has Charmander staring at its tail after having set some weeds ablaze. If this seems nostalgic for you, then it is probably because the art is a modernized version of the Charmander found in the base set of the TCG.
you’re able to tell just how different the rendition is due to its deeper colors and more anime-ish eyes. The Pokemon also looks more like a marketable plushie than a lizard. In addition to these little details, this Charmander also has holographic foiling which helps it stand out within the art box.
2Charmander Base Set Shadowless $94.03
The Original Charmander
Nothing is more nostalgic than seeingthe original Base Set Pokemon. However, if you are a collector, then you know that some Base Set cards are worth more than others. This Charmander is one of the earliest printings because it is shadowless.
These cards were printed before the Pokemon TCG decided to add some minor design changes to how the cards would look when printed. One of these details is that the yellow border of the card art does not have a shadow effect. This means there is nothing between the red on the card and the yellow borders. Even though this card reaches over $90, it is still considered a cheaper card in the shadowless box set.
1Charmander Dragon $95.41
The Most Valuable Charmander
Ironically enough, the most valuable Charmander in the Pokemon TCG is the one from Dragon. This is the same card that was reprinted as a promo for the city championships. The only difference is that it does not have the League logo on it.
While this might not seem like much of a difference, it does change the circumstances for obtaining it, which affects the price. While the other copy is still valuable, the fact that you have to pull this card at random from packs makes it even more precious. Also, it has an unobstructed view of the card art which lets the printing show off its full beauty.
