Charmander
Pokemon • Base Set
Card Type
Basic Pokémon
Set & Number
Base Set - 46/102
Rarity
Common
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP) to Heavily Played (HP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 8): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Unlimited Base Set Charmander regularly sells for roughly $2.00 in played condition and up to $15.00 in Near Mint raw condition on platforms like TCGPlayer and eBay.
Condition Details
Visible heavy corner wear and rounding on the bottom left corner. Centering appears slightly off-center (heavy on left border). Surface shows potential scuffing and discoloration typical for ungraded vintage cards of this age.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The card exhibits significant corner wear that would likely result in a grade of 4 to 6. Given the high cost of grading fees relative to the market value of a non-holo unlimited common, it is more valuable as a binder copy.
Card Description
HP 50. Fire type. Scratch (10 damage). Ember (30 damage): Discard 1 Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.
Notable Features
This is the Unlimited version (has drop shadows on the art frame and is not 1st Edition). It is one of the most iconic common cards in the history of the game.
Authentication Notes
The font styles, HP alignment, and border color appear consistent with authentic Wizards of the Coast era printing. No immediate signs of being a proxy are visible, though a rosette pattern test under a loupe would confirm authenticity.
Scanned: 2026-02-12T19:06:05.062186