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Charmeleon 73/165

Name: Charmeleon #73 - Expedition Base Set | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard1-73
Price: 29.66 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Expedition Base Set Released: Sep 15, 2002

Pokémon

Fire Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 19 packs (5.3%) Evolves From: Charmander Evolves To: Charizard

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29.66 $0.69 (2.38%)

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139.99

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	217.14	—	x7.3
PSA9	36.46	—	x1.2
PSA8	18.50	—	x0.6
PSA7	36.00	—	x1.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,171.01	95.05%	x16
PSA9	368.53	3.46%	x2.6
PSA8	277.61	357.50%	x2.0
PSA7	30.10	—	x0.2

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Charmeleon
National Pokédex #5
Card Number 73/165
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
Release Date15/09/2002
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Expedition Base Set
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 Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Double Scratch20×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Flamethrower50
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmeleon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Charmeleon lunging forward fiercely, claws extended and eyes focused, surrounded by dynamic swirling flames that emphasize its fiery power and aggressive stance amid a dark, energetic background.

Playability Overview

Charmeleon's mix of coin-flip damage and strong but costly Flamethrower attack encourages risk-taking balanced with resource management to maximize its offensive potential.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery EvolutionThis Charmeleon artwork captures a dynamic energy with its flames swirling around, which gives off an intense vibe. It would fit perfectly on a "Fire Power" page. Pairing it with other fiery Pokémon like Charizard would highlight the evolution theme beautifully. Keep it away from water types to maintain the heat!Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Bold Colors / Fire Spirit / Evolutionary Line