🔥 1996 Japanese Pokémon Base Set — No Rarity Charmander
This is an original Japanese Charmander No.004 card from the very first Pokémon Card Game expansion released in Japan in 1996.
⭐ No Rarity Symbol / Early Printing
Unlike later printings, this card has no rarity symbol in the lower-right corner, a defining feature associated with the earliest Japanese Base Set printings.
Featuring the classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Charmander represents one of the most recognizable designs from the beginning of the Pokémon Card Game era.
As the first stage of the iconic Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard evolution line, the No Rarity Charmander is especially appealing to collectors building an early Japanese Charizard evolution set or a collection centered on the origins of the Pokémon TCG.
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🔍 Condition — MP+ (Moderately Played Plus)
The condition has been evaluated conservatively based on eBay’s official trading card condition guidelines.
The card remains clean and visually appealing overall, with no major scratches, creases, bends, or other significant damage observed.
There are moderate signs of handling and age, primarily consisting of surface wear, fine scratches/hairlines, and some wear along the edges and corners. These signs of use are more noticeable on the back, while the front retains a particularly clean overall appearance.
Considering the accumulated surface and edge wear, we have conservatively classified this card as MP+ (Moderately Played Plus).
Please carefully review all photos for the exact condition.
The card shown in the photos is the exact card you will receive.
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⭐ Collector Appeal
✔ 1996 Japanese Pokémon Card Game
✔ No Rarity Symbol early printing
✔ Charmander No.004
✔ Classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork
✔ Original Japanese Old Back design
✔ Part of the legendary Charmander / Charmeleon / Charizard evolution line
✔ An iconic piece from the earliest era of Pokémon card collecting
For collectors of vintage Japanese Pokémon cards, No Rarity cards, Old Back cards, or the original Charizard evolution line, this is a historically significant example from the beginning of the Pokémon Card Game.
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📦 Packaging & Shipping
The card will be carefully protected with:
✔ Sleeve
✔ Protective Card Holder
✔ Waterproof protection
✔ Reinforcement on both sides
Shipped securely from Japan 🇯🇵.
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