Charmeleon 8 / 68 Pokemon Card from Hidden Fates Set

About the Charmeleon Pokémon Card

Charmeleon is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Hidden Fates set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 8/68 and is classified as Uncommon. The Hidden Fates set was released on August 23, 2019.

The card includes the flavor text: “It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.”.

Charmeleon Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Charmeleon

Card number: 8/68

Set: Hidden Fates

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Fire

HP: 100

Artist: Shin Nagasawa

Release date: August 23, 2019

National Pokédex number: 5

Why Collect the Charmeleon Pokémon Card?

Charmeleon is most often collected as part of a complete Hidden Fates 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 Charmeleon Pokémon Card

Charmeleon was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Charmeleon Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Charmeleon is about $0.47. Recent listings range from roughly $0.13 (low) to $5.47 (high), with a mid-point near $0.49. 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 Hidden Fates set has a median card value near $0.73 and an average near $5.21, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -80% over the last 7 days and -82% 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 Hidden Fates set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Charmeleon Pokémon Card

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.

How Rare Is the Charmeleon Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Charmeleon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Charmeleon

Charmeleon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 37 (around $350), Expedition Base Set 73 (around

Final Thoughts on the Charmeleon Pokémon Card

The Charmeleon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Hidden Fates set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Hidden Fates set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.47; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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