TCGAI.PRO Charmander 2023 · 151 · #168/165
9.5 Gem Mint
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Charmander card, TCGAI Score 9.5

Certificate #B7A079E2878A · Pokémon

Charmander

151 · #168/165 · 2023

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws
Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check Front Back
Centering 10 10
Corners 9.5 9
Edges 10 9
Surface 10 10
Whitening 10 9
Holo / foil 10 10

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded

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No comparable graded sales

Raw, ungraded

$6.38

$5.00 – $8.95 · 13 listings

Grading premium

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Graded average over raw average

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=0, validListings=0, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Recent 9.7% 30-day increase driven by 151 set collector demand and starter nostalgia[1].

Next months. Stable to slight rise next 3-6 months on collector interest.

Long term. Moderate appreciation 1-3 years from iconic status, dependent on Pokémon TCG meta shifts.

History

Charmander is the Fire-type Lizard Pokémon, the first in the starter trio of Generation I (Kanto region), evolving into Charmeleon and Charizard. It is iconic as a fan-favorite starter with a flame on its tail that weakens if the Pokémon is ill or weak, symbolizing its life force, and holds significant nostalgia as one of the original 151 Pokémon[1][2][5].

First released in the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - 151 set on September 22, 2023, as a special Illustration Rare secret card[5].

  • Features artwork by miki kudo, showcasing a dynamic illustration style[2].
  • Bears the 25th Anniversary Stamp celebrating Pokémon's anniversary[2].
  • Attack moves include Blazing Destruction (discards Stadium) and Steady Firebreathing (30 damage), 70 HP Basic Fire-type[2].

Rarity and print run

Tier
Ultra Rare
Print run
Low
First printed in
Scarlet & Violet 151
Demand
High
Supply
Medium
  • Secret rare numbering 168/165 beyond base set[1][2][5].
  • Illustration Rare treatment with special artist foil[2].
  • 25th Anniversary Stamp limits perceived availability[2].

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues on full art borders, surface scratches on glossy holo finish, edge whitening, corner dings; common flaws include print lines on illustration and print dots from high-demand secret rare production.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers.

Authenticity. Verify 25th Anniversary Stamp alignment and font; check holo pattern consistency under light; compare miki kudo signature and artwork details to official scans; use graded/graded population reports for cert verification.

Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, boisecardshop.com, psacard.com, stockx.com, pricecharting.com

Card details

Name
Charmander
Game
Pokémon
Set
151 (MEW)
Number
168/165
Year
2023
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Full Art
Special stamps
25th Anniversary Stamp
Language
English
Manufacturer
Pokemon Company
Illustrator
Shibuzoh.
Identification
Not matched in a catalog
Certificate
#B7A079E2878A
Graded on
Apr 20, 2026
Views
266

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