Charmander 23 / 185 Pokemon Card from Vivid Voltage Set
Charmander is a Fire-type Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. It is featured in the Vivid Voltage set from the Sword & Shield series. The card's artwork is by MAHOU,…
- Set: Vivid Voltage
- Number: 23/185
- Rarity: Common
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About the Charmander Pokémon Card
Charmander is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Vivid Voltage set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 23/185 and is classified as Common. The Vivid Voltage set was released on November 13, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.”.
Charmander Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Charmander
Card number: 23/185
Set: Vivid Voltage
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 70
Artist: MAHOU
Release date: November 13, 2020
National Pokédex number: 4
Why Collect the Charmander Pokémon Card?
Charmander is most often collected as part of a complete Vivid Voltage 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 MAHOU.
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 $0.58. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Vivid Voltage set has a median card value near $0.36 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 Vivid Voltage 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 1,685 copies of this card, of which 839 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 49.8%. 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 1,685 copies to date.
Other Printings of Charmander
Charmander appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 70 (around