Charmander

01Card Stats

02Editions and Print Runs

From the 2024 Paldean Fates special set, which is built around shiny Pokémon. This is the Shiny Rare (109/091, above the set total).

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers

Shiny Rare

Foiling

Shiny (alternate-coloration) holo treatment.

Alt art / specials

The shiny version of Charmander; the standard coloration appears elsewhere.

05Language and Regional Versions

English

Standard English release.

Japanese

Released in the equivalent Japanese set.

European

Localized European prints exist with translated text.

Other

No documented language-exclusive errors of note.

06Current Market Value

Verified May 2026 from PriceCharting realized (eBay-sold) data; raw/ungraded headline, graded copies higher. Shiny rare.

07Why Collectors Want It

• A shiny Charmander — alternate-color variants are always in demand, doubly so for the Charizard line.
• From Paldean Fates, a set built entirely around shiny Pokémon.
• An affordable, attainable modern Charmander chase.
• Rising — up about 22% in a recent month.
• Pairs with shiny Charmeleon/Charizard for a shiny line.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None (collectible)

A Basic Charmander; collected for the shiny variant, not play.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Weakness

Water ×2

Retreat cost

1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Shiny Rare — PSA 10 (~$85) carries a strong premium over the ~$25 raw card.

Shiny foil surfaces and edges are the usual downgrades.

Other graders: PSA, CGC and BGS all grade Paldean Fates shinies.