Charmander 46/102
The Charmander 46/102 card is an iconic piece of the original Base Set, first released in 1999 by Wizards of the Coast. As one of the most recognizable “Basic” Pokémon from the vintage era, it remains a staple for both nostalgic collectors and competitive TCG historians.
Card Specifications
- Set: Base Set (1999)
- Card Number: 46/102
- Rarity: Common
- Type: Fire
- HP: 50
- Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Abilities & Attacks
- Scratch (10 Damage): Requires one Colorless energy.
- Ember (30 Damage): Requires one Fire and one Colorless energy. Using this attack requires you to discard one Fire Energy card attached to Charmander.
Flavor Text
“Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.”
Collector’s Note
This card exists in several distinct variations, which significantly impact its market value:
- 1st Edition: Features a “1st Edition” stamp on the left; the most valuable version.
- Shadowless: Lacks the drop shadow to the right of the character art box and has a thinner font for the HP.
- Unlimited: The most common version, featuring the standard drop shadow.
- 4th Print (1999-2000): A rarer UK/International print run distinguished by the “1999-2000” copyright date at the bottom.
