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Charmander - Pokemon Old Maid [PSA 10 Gem Mint]

PSA 10 graded 2019 Pokemon Old Maid Charmander card with Japanese text. - view 1
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Estimated value

$125 - $250

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2019

Origin

🇯🇵 Japan

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: CHARMANDER - POKEMON OLD MAID [PSA 10 GEM MINT]

A Japanese 'Pokemon Old Maid' (Baba-nuki) card featuring Charmander (Hitokage). This is not a standard TCG combat card, but a piece from a specialized playing card deck released exclusively at Pokemon Centers in Japan. The card features a vibrant minimalist illustration of Charmander mid-celebration against a red field with a stylized Poke Ball motif. The reverse side depicts a collage of various Pokemon characters including Pikachu, Gengar, and Eevee in a matching art style.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese GamesModern

The game of Baba-nuki (Old Maid) is a staple of Japanese domestic leisure, often featuring licensed characters.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Family gathering games and New Year's parlor activities in Japanese households.

Meaning Through Time

2019

A playable parlor game card designed for children.

Present

A high-grade collectible asset for specialized Pokémon collectors.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

Released in 2019 as part of a traditional 'Old Maid' playing card set available at Japanese Pokemon Centers. These decks are part of a long-standing tradition of Pokemon Center-exclusive 'lifestyle' merchandise. Unlike the Trading Card Game, these were designed for casual parlor play, but their ...
Released in 2019 as part of a traditional 'Old Maid' playing card set available at Japanese Pokemon Centers. These decks are part of a long-standing tradition of Pokemon Center-exclusive 'lifestyle' merchandise. Unlike the Trading Card Game, these were designed for casual parlor play, but their unique art style and limited regional availability have made them a target for TCG collectors seeking 'oddball' or esoteric entries for character-specific collections.

COLLECTOR INTEL

1

This card comes from a game called 'Baba-nuki', which is the Japanese version of Old Maid, where players try to avoid being left with the 'Baba' (the joker).

2

The text at the top, 'カゲー！' (Kage-!), is a playful truncation of Charmander's Japanese name, Hitokage.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

  • PSA certification number 131110801 is visible for database verification
  • Security features like the PSA fugitive ink and lighthouse logo are present on the slab label
  • Niche item type is rarely a target for high-quality counterfeiting
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The item is professionally graded and the certification number is clearly visible, allowing for high certainty in identification.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1PSA Certification Number 131110801 matches 2019 Pokemon Old Maid Charmander.
  • 2Japanese 'Hitokage' (ヒトカゲ) text present on the card face.
  • 3Specific 'Baba-nuki' backing featuring the collective Pokemon art style distinct to that set.
  • 4Font and layout on the PSA label are consistent with standard 2020-era grading submissions.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Verify the certification number directly on the PSA DNA website
  • →Check eBay 'Sold' listings specifically for PSA 10 grades to sharpen market valuation
  • →Look for 'Old Maid' set completion if aiming for a master set

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Professionally graded PSA 10 Gem Mint. Visual inspection shows exceptional centering and clean periphery with no visible corner whitening or surface abrasions through the holder.

Surface

Smooth, semi-gloss playing card stock without the holographic foil or texture patterns found in modern TCG hits.

Weight & feel

Standard playing card thickness; lightweight but rigid within the PSA sonic-welded slab.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$125 - $250

Updated: Apr 8, 2026

Who buys this

Character-specific completionists (Charmander collectors) and niche Pokemon memorabilia enthusiasts.

What increases value

  • •PSA 10 grade (Gem Mint status significantly premiums niche items)
  • •Charmander's status as a 'big three' starter Pokemon
  • •Japanese domestic exclusivity

What lowers value

  • •Low liquidity compared to standard TCG cards like Charizard GX or VMAX
  • •Niche appeal may lead to longer sale times

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Gem Mint 10 grade
  • •Perfect centering on the minimalist borders
  • •Absence of surface scratches common on non-TCG glossy cardstock

Grade & condition

Centering of the white borders and surface integrity are the primary grading hurdles for this set.

Rarity & demand

UncommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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YOUR INPUT VS. SCANNER FINDINGS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated Era: 2019 - Label confirms 2019 release date.
  • User stated Condition: Mint - Item is professionally graded as Gem Mint 10.

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