Released in July 2009 as part of the Japanese Advent of Arceus expansion (Pokémon TCG Platinum series), this Charmeleon trading card highlights the Fire-type’s classic FireRed/LeafGreen-era charm. The illustration by Sumiyoshi Kizuku shows Charmeleon lunging through a forest with its flame tail blazing, giving the card vivid, nostalgic flair. In play it had straightforward damage moves (e.g. 50 damage from “Honō Punch”), though its true appeal is collector-based: it’s a Japanese-language rare (★) card, No. 016/090, from the final DPt-era set. Charmander-line fans and vintage TCG collectors will appreciate its role in the Advent of Arceus set, its bold artwork, and its Diamond & Pearl nostalgia.