Charmeleon (ex3-99) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Charmeleon from the Dragon set is a Rare Secret card numbered 99. This fiery Pokémon has 70 HP and features the attack Fireworks. Its vibrant design captures the essence of its blazing spirit.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Charmander
• Stage: Stage 1
• Type: Fire
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Smokescreen: May prevent the Defending Pokémon’s attack next turn if a coin flip is tails.
• Fireworks: Deals 40 damage but risks discarding a Fire Energy on tails.

Key Printings

This printing is card number 99 in the Dragon set (ex3). It is a Rare Secret card, distinguished by its unique numbering and rarity within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this Charmeleon card. It can be identified by its set code “ex3,” card number 99, and the illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork. The card’s image is available at /images/ex3/ex3-99.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and rare secret status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon (ex3): This set includes Charmeleon as a Rare Secret card, emphasizing powerful Fire-type Pokémon with strategic attacks like Smokescreen and Fireworks. The set’s overall theme focuses on dragon and fire-related Pokémon, with artwork by renowned illustrators such as Mitsuhiro Arita.