Charjabug 169 / 162 Pokemon Card from Temporal Forces Set

About the Charjabug Pokémon Card

Charjabug is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Temporal Forces set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 169/162 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Temporal Forces set was released on March 22, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.”.

Charjabug Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Charjabug

Card number: 169/162

Set: Temporal Forces

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Lightning

HP: 100

Artist: Mina Nakai

Release date: March 22, 2024

National Pokédex number: 737

Why Collect the Charjabug Pokémon Card?

Charjabug 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 Temporal Forces 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 Charjabug Pokémon Card

Charjabug was illustrated by Mina Nakai.

For Illustration 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 Charjabug Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Charjabug is about $8.34. Recent listings range from roughly $5.00 (low) to $55.40 (high), with a mid-point near $8.99. 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 Temporal Forces set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.38, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +42% over the last 7 days and +40% 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 Temporal Forces set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Charjabug Pokémon Card

Whether Charjabug 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 626 copies of this card, of which 234 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 37.4%. 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 Charjabug Pokémon Card?

Illustration Rare cards such as Charjabug 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 (169/162) sits above the set's printed total of 162, 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 626 copies to date.

Other Printings of Charjabug

Charjabug appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Unbroken Bonds 58 (around $0.39), Fusion Strike 100 (around $0.32) and Sun & Moon 51 (around $0.26).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Charjabug Pokémon Card

The Charjabug pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Temporal Forces set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.34; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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