CHARMELEON STANDARD PSA 10
Lost Abyss CLL · Japanese Print · Card #002
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Card Background & Set Context
Charmeleon debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as the middle evolution of Charmander, the fire-type Generation I starter. The character holds Pokedex #005 and evolves into Charizard at level 36. Charmeleon's design — evolved from Charmander's smaller frame — bridges the cute starter aesthetic of Charmander and the imposing dragon presence of Charizard. CLL Lost Abyss launched in Japan on 15 July 2022 as a Sword & Shield era expansion themed around dark and ghost Pokemon, including a notable Giratina V/VSTAR chase line. Charmeleon CLL-002 represents the character's appearance within Lost Abyss with the set's distinctive darker artistic framing.
Investment Analysis
Charmeleon CLL-002 sources at ~US$33.02 (poke10, last 30d). CLL Lost Abyss launched in Japan on 15 July 2022 as a Sword & Shield era expansion focused on dark and ghost-type Pokemon. Investment thesis on Charmeleon: as Charizard's middle evolution stage, Charmeleon benefits from spillover demand from the broader Charizard evolution-line collector base. While Charmeleon ranks well below Charmander (Generation I starter base) and Charizard (premier mascot) in standalone demand, completionists building full Charmander-Charmeleon-Charizard evolution sets across multiple TCG eras provide steady support. PSA 10 lift on JP Lost Abyss Charmeleon has tracked 2-3x raw on clean copies. Position posture: hold as part of Charizard evolution-line basket; standalone position is moderate given the middle-evolution character ranking.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk on Charmeleon is high — the character appears regularly across Pokemon TCG sets given its Charizard evolution line position. JPY exposure remains a margin variable. Charizard evolution line cycle: Charmeleon demand correlates with broader Charizard market sentiment; a strong Charizard chase release can elevate Charmeleon spillover demand temporarily.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Card Background & Set Context
Charmeleon debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as the middle evolution of Charmander, the fire-type Generation I starter. The character holds Pokedex #005 and evolves into Charizard at level 36. Charmeleon's design — evolved from Charmander's smaller frame — bridges the cute starter aesthetic of Charmander and the imposing dragon presence of Charizard. CLL Lost Abyss launched in Japan on 15 July 2022 as a Sword & Shield era expansion themed around dark and ghost Pokemon, including a notable Giratina V/VSTAR chase line. Charmeleon CLL-002 represents the character's appearance within Lost Abyss with the set's distinctive darker artistic framing.
Investment Analysis
Charmeleon CLL-002 sources at ~US$33.02 (poke10, last 30d). CLL Lost Abyss launched in Japan on 15 July 2022 as a Sword & Shield era expansion focused on dark and ghost-type Pokemon. Investment thesis on Charmeleon: as Charizard's middle evolution stage, Charmeleon benefits from spillover demand from the broader Charizard evolution-line collector base. While Charmeleon ranks well below Charmander (Generation I starter base) and Charizard (premier mascot) in standalone demand, completionists building full Charmander-Charmeleon-Charizard evolution sets across multiple TCG eras provide steady support. PSA 10 lift on JP Lost Abyss Charmeleon has tracked 2-3x raw on clean copies. Position posture: hold as part of Charizard evolution-line basket; standalone position is moderate given the middle-evolution character ranking.
Japanese vs English & Variants
CLL-002 is one of multiple Charmeleon printings across Pokemon TCG sets. Cross-set, Charmeleon has appeared in Base Set (1999), Evolutions (2016), Hidden Fates, and various Generation I retrospective sets. Compared to mainline expansion Charmeleon prints, CLL-002 sits in the mid-tier pricing band. Japanese CLL Lost Abyss centring is generally clean. The card has no parallel Holo Rare or alt-art counterpart in Lost Abyss — CLL-002 is the standard rarity Charmeleon entry.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate CLL-002 by inspecting the CLL Lost Abyss set symbol and confirming the Charmeleon artwork shows the signature red-orange middle-evolution design. Verify the card numbering and base print quality. Pre-grading inspection should focus on corner whitening, edge dings, and back-print centring drift.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk on Charmeleon is high — the character appears regularly across Pokemon TCG sets given its Charizard evolution line position. JPY exposure remains a margin variable. Charizard evolution line cycle: Charmeleon demand correlates with broader Charizard market sentiment; a strong Charizard chase release can elevate Charmeleon spillover demand temporarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is Charmeleon CLL-002 worth?
Raw Japanese copies source around US$33 (poke10, last 30d), positioning it in the mid-tier CLL Lost Abyss pricing band.
When was Lost Abyss released?
15 July 2022 in Japan as a Sword & Shield era expansion focused on dark and ghost-type Pokemon, featuring Giratina V/VSTAR as the chase line.
Why collect Charmeleon?
Charmeleon (Pokedex #005) is the middle evolution of Charmander, evolving into Charizard. Charizard evolution-line completionists drive steady demand.
Should I grade CLL-002?
PSA 10 lift on JP Lost Abyss tracks 2-3x raw. Reasonable grading economics on clean copies given the moderate raw cost.
How does Charmeleon compare to Charmander or Charizard prints?
Charmander commands Generation I starter premium; Charizard commands premier chase status. Charmeleon trades at notable discount as the middle evolution.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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