Charmeleon Collector’s Guide: Evolutions XY12-10

Character Intro

Evolutions’ Charmeleon is an Uncommon card, number 10, with 80 HP. Flamethrower headlines its attacks, and the vibrant artwork captures Charmeleon’s fierce battle spirit.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Charmander)
• Attacks: Slash (50 damage, 3 Colorless Energy), Flamethrower (90 damage, requires discarding a Fire Energy)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “It lashes about with its tail to knock down its foe. It then tears up the fallen opponent with sharp claws.”

Key Printings

From the XY series’ Evolutions set (set code xy12), Charmeleon is card number 10 at Uncommon rarity. The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork stands out, reflecting the set’s classic style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by set code (xy12), card number (10), and the Mitsuhiro Arita illustration. The lack of a regulation mark and absence of abilities also distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability is therefore uncertain and likely limited to casual or collector-focused play.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with classic illustration, maintaining mint condition supports its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): Revives classic Pokémon with updated mechanics and nostalgic artwork. Charmeleon XY12-10 fits this theme, pairing familiar design with functional attacks like Flamethrower and Slash.