Charmander 59/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Charmander is a Common Fire-type Basic Pokemon card, number 59/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$96.35 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$88.92 to ~$96.35, up 8.4%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$3.15 | ~$0.95 | ~$3.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$96.35 | ~$114.99 | ~$149.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Arceus products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 59/99 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Suwama Chiaki |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number59/99Card 59 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus 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.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Suwama Chiaki” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Call for FriendsSearch your deck for a Fire Basic Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Steady Firebreathing20
Weakness: Water +10 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Charmander printings
More Arceus cards
All Charmander cards · Arceus price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.