Charmeleon – EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun (#3)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Charmeleon (#3) is an Uncommon card from EX - EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Flare attack (30 damage).
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Card Details
- Set
- EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Charizard
Attacks & Strategy
- Flare [Fire, Colorless] — 30
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Damage Burn
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Charmeleon from EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Charmeleon 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Charmeleon's Flare deals 30 damage for Fire + Colorless energy.
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 Charmeleon Cards
Looking for other Charmeleon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
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EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun #3 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | N/A |
�📦 EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun Set Context
This Charmeleon is part of the EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Charmeleon 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
- Uncommon cards from EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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: Charmeleon 3 was released in 2006 in the EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun 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 Charmeleon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Charmeleon 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: Charmeleon works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.