Description
Charmander MEP 038
Add one of the original Kanto first partner Pokémon to your collection with Charmander MEP 038, a highly collectible Mega Evolution Black Star Promo released as part of the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1.
Featuring detailed artwork by Saboteri, this special promotional card celebrates Charmander and the original Generation I Pokémon games through an illustration packed with nostalgic references. Even better, the artwork connects with Bulbasaur MEP 037 and Squirtle MEP 039, allowing all three Kanto first partner promos to be displayed together as a combined illustration.
Released internationally on 20 March 2026, Charmander MEP 038 is part of the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo series and was included in the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1.
Whether you're collecting Charmander cards, completing the MEP Black Star Promos or building the complete Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle First Partner Illustration trio, Charmander MEP 038 is a standout addition to any Pokémon TCG collection.
Card Details
• Card Name: Charmander
• Promo Number: MEP 038
• Set: Mega Evolution Black Star Promos
• Series: Mega Evolution
• Collection: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1
• Card Type: Basic Pokémon
• Pokémon Type: Fire
• HP: 80
• Attack: Ember – 30
• Rarity: Promo
• Illustrator: Saboteri
• Language: English
Why This Card is Popular
• Features original Kanto first partner Pokémon Charmander
• Part of the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo series
• Released in the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1
• Artwork connects with Bulbasaur MEP 037 and Squirtle MEP 039
• Forms a combined Kanto first partner illustration when displayed as a trio
• Features nostalgic references to the original Generation I Pokémon games
• Detailed artwork by Saboteri
• Highly collectible among Charmander and original 151 collectors
Set & Collector Appeal
Mega Evolution Black Star Promos are numbered promotional Pokémon cards released throughout the Mega Evolution era and are identified by their distinctive MEP prefix.
Charmander MEP 038 forms part of a particularly collectible three-card sequence alongside Bulbasaur MEP 037 and Squirtle MEP 039. The three cards combine to create a larger illustration celebrating the original Kanto first partner Pokémon.
Charmander's artwork also contains references to locations and elements from the original Generation I Pokémon games, adding another layer of nostalgia for long-term Pokémon fans.
Perfect For
• Charmander collectors
• Kanto first partner collectors
• Original 151 Pokémon collectors
• Mega Evolution Black Star Promo collectors
• First Partner Illustration collectors
• Fire-type Pokémon collectors
• Pokémon promo collectors
• Master set collectors
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