Charmander 98/97
Pokemon card from Dragon · released Nov 24, 2003
Charmander is a Rare Fire-type Basic Pokemon card, number 98/97 in Dragon (released Nov 24, 2003), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$326.75 for the holofoil finish on Oct 29, 2026. Between Sep 30 and Oct 29, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$326.75.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$326.75 | ~$217.30 | ~$325.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 29, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Dragon |
| Number | 98/97 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 50 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number98/9798 is above the set's 97, so this is a secret rare: a card numbered past the main list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Flare10
Rage10+Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmander.
Weakness: Water x2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Charmander printings
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All Charmander cards · Dragon price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 29, 2026.