Charmander 168/165

Charmander 168/165 is an Illustration Rare from the English 151 set, the release that revisits the original Kanto Pokemon. With a collector number of 168 above the set total of 165, it sits in the secret rare range, the numbering used for cards printed beyond the main set count.

The Illustration Rare treatment places the Pokemon in a detailed scene that fills the card, moving away from the standard bordered layout in favour of a single illustration. Illustration Rares from the Scarlet and Violet era are among the most collected card types, valued for their artwork and the everyday settings they often depict.

Charmander is one of the best known Kanto starters and a long standing favourite across the hobby. An Illustration Rare from the 151 set combines that recognition with the set's nostalgia for the original line up, making it a popular target for collectors building a Kanto themed set or focusing on the illustration rare style.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.