Charmander
McDonald's Collection 2021 · #9

Charmander

Charmander is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from McDonald's Collection 2021 (#9). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.86 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2021. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

McDonald's Collection 2021 set collectorsPromo and event distribution hunters UnlimitedExpanded
TCGPlayer market $0.86
Cardmarket trend €3.58
Rarity Promo *
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Who is this card for?

Charmander suits collectors working on McDonald's Collection 2021 who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.

What is Charmander from McDonald's Collection 2021?

Charmander is a Pokémon card in McDonald's Collection 2021 numbered 9. The flame on its tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly. National Pokédex #4. Rarity is inferred from set and card type when the provider omitted it.

What is Charmander worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.86 for Charmander. Low and high spread runs $0.24 to $19.86. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetMcDonald's Collection 2021
Number9
RarityPromo (inferred)
TCGPlayer USD$0.86
Cardmarket EUR€3.58

Gameplay stats

HP70
TypesFire
Scratch Colorless 10
Flame Tail FireColorless 20
WeaknessWater ×2

How collectible is Charmander?

Charmander is listed as Promo in McDonald's Collection 2021. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Charmander?

Catalog fields: set McDonald's Collection 2021, rarity Promo (inferred). Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Charmander (#9) is a promo-line printing from McDonald's Collection 2021 where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.

Pros

  • Charmander is catalogued as Promo printing in McDonald's Collection 2021, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $0.86.
  • Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.86 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Charmander worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.86 for ungraded Charmander from McDonald's Collection 2021. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Charmander from?

Charmander is listed in McDonald's Collection 2021 (Other) as card #9. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.

How rare is Charmander?

Our catalog lists Charmander as Promo (inferred from set metadata) in McDonald's Collection 2021. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Charmander good for collectors or players?

Charmander includes gameplay stats in McDonald's Collection 2021. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.

Related cards

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-11. Last updated: 2026-06-10.