Charmander - 038 - ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP)

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Charmander — MEP Black Star Promo #038 | Holofoil | First Partner Illustration Collection

This is not a reprint and not a filler pull — this Charmander was released internationally as an MEP Black Star Promotional card included in the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1, dropping on March 20, 2026. The release commemorates Pokémon's 30th Anniversary, and Charmander sits at the center of it.

What makes this card genuinely special is the artwork: it forms a combined illustration with the MEP Promotional Bulbasaur and Squirtle, together representing the iconic first partner Pokémon trio of the Kanto region. The artwork was illustrated by Saboteri — a clean, character-driven piece built for display. Collected as a trio, the three cards tell one continuous story.

• Set: ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP) — Black Star Promo #038
• Finish: Holofoil
• Card Type: Fire / 80 HP / Basic — Attack: Ember (30), discard an Energy from this Pokémon
• Illustrator: Saboteri

Raw Near Mint copies have been selling for $53.39, up +2.3% in the last 30 days — and the market is moving. Over 200 listings are active on TCGplayer , confirming consistent collector demand. Pair it with MEP Bulbasaur (#037) and Squirtle (#039) to complete the Kanto triptych that every serious Pokémon TCG collector is chasing right now.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.