Charmander 109 / 91 Pokemon Card from Paldean Fates Set
Charmander is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is classified as a Shiny Rare card from the Paldean Fates set in the Scarlet & Violet series. The…
- Set: Paldean Fates
- Number: 109/91
- Rarity: Shiny Rare
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About the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Paldean Fates set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 109/91 and is classified as Shiny Rare. The Paldean Fates set was released on January 26, 2024.
The card includes the flavor text: “From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.”.
Charmander Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Charmander
Card number: 109/91
Set: Paldean Fates
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Shiny Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 70
Artist: sowsow
Release date: January 26, 2024
National Pokédex number: 4
Why Collect the Charmander Pokémon Card?
Charmander sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Paldean Fates set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
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 sowsow.
For Shiny Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Charmander Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Charmander is about $62.47. Recent listings range from roughly $47.69 (low) to
For context, the Paldean Fates 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 Paldean Fates 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 3,744 copies of this card, of which 1,768 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 47.2%. 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?
Shiny Rare cards such as Charmander are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (109/91) sits above the set's printed total of 91, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,744 copies to date.
Other Printings of Charmander
Charmander appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 70 (around