Charmeleon Appraisal

Charmeleon 24/102 Base Set Pokémon Card

This is a vintage Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring the character Charmeleon, designated as card 24/102 from the original 1999 Base Set produced by Wizards of the Coast. The card is a Stage 1 Fire-type evolvement of Charmander with 80 HP. It features the classic art by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicting Charmeleon in a dynamic pose. Physically, the card is printed on cardstock with a yellow border and a red-toned background for the attack text area. Notable condition issues are evident, including significant edge wear and surface scuffing particularly on the top and left yellow borders, indicating it has been played without protective sleeves. There is visible whitening (chipping) along the top edge and slight rounding/fraying of the corners. The card features the 'Slash' and 'Flamethrower' attacks. The bottom text includes copyright dates for 1995, 96, 98, and 99 Nintendo/Creatures/GAMEFREAK. The absence of a '1st Edition' stamp or a 'Shadowless' design indicates this is an Unlimited print run of the Base Set. Despite the wear, the central artwork remains vibrant and the text legible.