Charmander Trading Card Appraisal

Pokemon Charmander Trading Card (Basic, 70 HP)

This item is a single 'Basic' type Pokemon trading card featuring the character Charmander. The card has a rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners and a reflective, holographic border that shows a scattered, sparkling pattern, particularly noticeable around the edges and in the upper half of the card's illustration. The main illustration depicts an orange Charmander with blue eyes and a fiery tail standing on rocky terrain against a dark and starry or sparkling background. The card is labeled 'Charmander' at the top left, alongside 'BASIC' and has '70 HP' indicated with a fire-type symbol at the top right. Below the illustration, there's text 'NO. 0004 Lizard Pokémon HT: 2' WT: 18.7 lbs.' The card features one attack, 'Ember', which costs one orange energy symbol and deals '40' damage. Its effect states, 'Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.' The card has a weakness to water-type (blue teardrop symbol) with a 'x2' multiplier, no visible resistance, and a retreat cost of one colorless energy symbol. At the bottom left, the artist is credited as 'Illus. NC Empire', and the card number '047' is visible along with 'SV-P'. A flavor text at the bottom reads: 'From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.' The overall condition appears good with minimal visible wear, although some minor surface scratches or dust specks may be present on the holographic foil. The printing quality appears crisp and vibrant. The card's estimated age would be contemporary, likely from a set released after 2018 given the card design and symbols.