Charmander – Boundaries Crossed (#18)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Charmander (#18) is a Common card from Black & White - Boundaries Crossed released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Draw In attack, Attach 2 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.99, Cardmarket average sale is €1.76, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.99
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.84
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Card Number
- 18
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Charmeleon
Attacks & Strategy
-
Draw In
[Fire]
Attach 2 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. - Flare [Fire, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charmander from Boundaries Crossed (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Charmander 18 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Charmander's Draw In for Fire energy. Special effect: Attach 2 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Charmander Cards
Looking for other Charmander cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundaries Crossed #18 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $1.99 |
�📦 Boundaries Crossed Set Context
This Charmander is part of the Boundaries Crossed expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Charmander card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Boundaries Crossed are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Charmander 18 was released in 2012 in the Boundaries Crossed expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Boundaries Crossed is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Charmander with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Charmander card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Charmander works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.