Charmander #12 from Rocket Gang - Common - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Fire

Charmander

#12/65 in Rocket Gang, Common, 40 HP, Fire, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#12/65
Rarity
Common
HP
40 HP
Type
Fire
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 21, 1997
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Original name
ヒトカゲ
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Collector Notes

Charmander

Charmander appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang, released on November 21, 1997. Charmander is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Rocket Gang set contains 65 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Charmander is a Pokémon card featuring a Fire-type theme with a red-orange color scheme. The card includes a single attack named Fire Tail, which costs one Fire Energy and deals 20 damage. It has 40 HP and is part of the Rocket Gang set, released in November 1997. The card is illustrated by artist Kagemaru Himeno and is classified as a Common rarity. It appears in the Japanese language edition and is numbered 12 within the set. The design aligns with the thematic color palette of #cb7a55, reflecting its Fire-type attributes. This card represents an early entry in the Pokémon TCG's foundational collection.

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