Charmander #13 from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) - Uncommon - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida

Charmander

#13/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Uncommon, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#13/36
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 23, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Charmander

Charmander appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Charmander is a uncommon rarity. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Charmander is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998. The card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and holds the Uncommon rarity. It features two attacks: Growl, which costs one Colorless energy and reduces damage from the Defending Pokémon’s attacks by 10 during the opponent’s next turn, and Flame Tail, requiring two Fire energy but with no specified damage or effect text. The card does not include a listed HP value. It is part of the Japanese-language set, identified by the normalized name "ja::vending machine series 1 (blue)." The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, though specific gameplay context is not detailed here. The set is notable for its themed packaging and inclusion of cards from the original series.

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