Charmander 4 / 18 Pokemon Card from Detective Pikachu Set
Charmander is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is part of the Detective Pikachu set from the Sun & Moon series, and was illustrated by MPC Film. The…
- Set: Detective Pikachu
- Number: 4/18
- Rarity: Common
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About the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Detective Pikachu set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 4/18 and is classified as Common. The Detective Pikachu set was released on April 5, 2019.
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: 4/18
Set: Detective Pikachu
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 60
Artist: MPC Film
Release date: April 5, 2019
National Pokédex number: 4
Why Collect the Charmander Pokémon Card?
Charmander is most often collected as part of a complete Detective Pikachu 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 MPC Film.
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 $0.82. Recent listings range from roughly $0.14 (low) to $50.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.70. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Detective Pikachu 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 Detective Pikachu 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.
PSA has graded 1,797 copies of this card, of which 605 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.7%. 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.
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.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,797 copies to date.
Other Printings of Charmander
Charmander appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 70 (around