Charmander 18a / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set
Charmander is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and is card number 18a from the Burning Shadows set in the Sun &…
- Set: Burning Shadows
- Number: 18a/147
- Rarity: Common
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About the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 18a/147 and is classified as Common. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.”.
Charmander Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Charmander
Card number: 18a/147
Set: Burning Shadows
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 70
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: August 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 4
Why Collect the Charmander Pokémon Card?
Charmander is most often collected as part of a complete Burning Shadows 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Charmander Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Charmander is about
For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -28% over the last 7 days and +7% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Charmander Pokémon Card
Whether Charmander 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.
How Rare Is the Charmander Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Charmander was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Other Printings of Charmander
Charmander appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 70 (around