Charmeleon #73/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Charmeleon is a Uncommon Fire-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 73/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$139.99 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $37.44 | $31.59 | $59.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $139.99 | $149.26 | $325.00 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 73/165 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Charmander |
| Artist | Tomokazu Komiya |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Double Scratch20xFlip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Flamethrower50Discard 1 Energy card attached to Charmeleon.
Weakness: Water ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Charmeleon printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Charmeleon cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.