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Dark Charmeleon 32/82

Name: Dark Charmeleon #32 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-32
Price: 23.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Fire Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 8 packs (12.5%) Evolves From: Charmander Evolves To: Charizard

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

23.99 $0.11 (0.46%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

9.27 $0.24 (2.66%)

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w Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

450.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	731.07	—	x30
PSA9	159.34	12.43%	x6.6
PSA8.5	40.11	—	x1.7
PSA8	89.86	27.91%	x3.7
PSA7.5	25.00	—	x1.0
PSA7	50.01	22.21%	x2.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	990.00	—	x107
PSA9	702.20	2.28%	x76
PSA8	34.08	1.37%	x3.7
PSA7	33.27	89.14%	x3.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	585.68	22.09%	x1.3
PSA8	403.71	—	x0.9
PSA7	79.99	—	x0.2

About Dark Charmeleon

Its tail is incredibly strong, able to lift up to 5 adult men.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Charmeleon
National Pokédex #5
Card Number 32/82
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Charmander
Evolves To
Charizard
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Tail Slap20
Fireball70
Use this attack only if there are any Fire Energy cards attached to Dark Charmeleon. Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 of those Energy cards. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce Dark Charmeleon, crouching amidst swirling, fiery flames. Its intense glare and sharp claws suggest readiness to strike, surrounded by a dynamic, colorful blaze that emphasizes its fiery power.

Playability Overview

Dark Charmeleon offers moderate early-game pressure with Tail Slap, but its risky Fireball attack requires careful energy management and luck, making it a balanced but somewhat unpredictable choice for evolving Fire decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery EvolutionThis Dark Charmeleon exudes a bold energy that sets it apart from others. The deep reds and the fierce expression make it perfect for a page dedicated to intense fire types. Pair it with other dark or evolved Pokémon for a dynamic, powerful layout that captures that fiery essence without losing the dark twist.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Retro / Evolution / Firestorm