
Charmeleon is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is card number 35 in the Base Set 2 from the vintage era…
Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Base Set 2 set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 35/130 and is classified as Uncommon. The Base Set 2 set was released on February 24, 2000.
The card includes the flavor text: “When it swings its burning tail, it raises the temperature to unbearably high levels.”.
Card name: Charmeleon
Card number: 35/130
Set: Base Set 2
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 80
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: February 24, 2000
National Pokédex number: 5
Charmeleon is most often collected as part of a complete Base Set 2 set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Charmeleon was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Charmeleon is about
For context, the Base Set 2 set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base Set 2 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Charmeleon is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 741 copies of this card, of which 130 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 17.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Charmeleon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 741 copies to date.
Charmeleon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 37 (around $350), Expedition Base Set 73 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Charmeleon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Base Set 2 set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base Set 2 set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Charmeleon is from the Base Set 2 set (Base series), numbered 35/130 with the Uncommon rarity.
Charmeleon is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 741 copies so far, with about 17.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 741 copies, of which 130 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 17.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Charmeleon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Base Set 2 set was released on February 24, 2000.
Yes. Charmeleon appears on 36 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.