Charmander 101 / 100 Pokemon Card from Stormfront Set
Charmander is a Basic Pokémon of the Fire type with 50 HP. It is featured in the Stormfront set from the Diamond & Pearl series, illustrated by Mitsuhiro…
- Set: Stormfront
- Number: 101/100
- Rarity: Rare Secret
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About the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Stormfront set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 101/100 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Stormfront set was released on November 1, 2008.
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: 101/100
Set: Stormfront
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare Secret
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 50
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: November 1, 2008
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 Stormfront 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.
For Rare Secret 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
For context, the Stormfront set has a median card value near $5.70 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Stormfront 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?
Rare Secret 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 (101/100) sits above the set's printed total of 100, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Other Printings of Charmander
Charmander appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 70 (around