{"product_id":"charmander-038-me-mega-evolution-promo-mep","title":"Charmander - 038 - ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe single most compelling card in the \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG Mega Evolution Black Star Promo\u003c\/strong\u003e lineup is here — \u003cstrong\u003eCharmander MEP 038\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic Kanto Fire-type starter rendered as a \u003cstrong\u003eHolofoil Full Art Illustration Rare-style promo\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusive to the \u003cem\u003eFirst Partner Illustration Collection — Series 1\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis card forms a combined illustration with the MEP Promotional Bulbasaur (037) and Squirtle (039), together representing the first partner Pokémon trio of the Kanto region.\n \nThe artwork draws from Pokémon Red and Green, featuring iconic Generation I locations including the Indigo Plateau, the Rainbow and Soul Badges, and the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town.\n \nIt is one of the 30th-P Promotional cards released for the 30th Anniversary of the Pokémon franchise.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEach \u003cem\u003eFirst Partner Illustration Collection — Series 1\u003c\/em\u003e box includes: 1 Pokémon TCG booster pack containing 3 of 9 promo cards, 2 Pokémon TCG booster packs, and 1 sticker sheet.\n \nSeries 1 features starters from Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola, with artwork highlighting iconic locations and items from each region, including Gym Badges and regional Pokédex items.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Charmander MEP 038 Holo in Near Mint condition has moved up +15.1% in the last 30 days, last selling for $50.13.\n \nThe full Series 1 promo roster includes Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chimchar, Piplup, Turtwig, Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharmander MEP 038\u003c\/strong\u003e — Holofoil Full Art Illustration Rare promo, 30th Anniversary logo, combined triptych art with Bulbasaur 037 \u0026amp; Squirtle 039\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbasaur MEP 037\u003c\/strong\u003e — trending as the top card in the Series 1 promo set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquirtle MEP 039\u003c\/strong\u003e — completes the Kanto first-partner triptych\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinnoh trio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chimchar, Piplup, Turtwig (MEP 041–043)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlola trio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rowlet, Litten, Popplio (MEP 043–045)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Mega Evolution booster packs\u003c\/strong\u003e per box — shots at \u003cem\u003eMega Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e base set pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThree sets of \u003cem\u003eFirst Partner Illustration Collections\u003c\/em\u003e are releasing throughout 2026 to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, with Series 2 and 3 covering the remaining six generations.\n Collectors building the full cross-series Illustration Rare run start here — and \u003cstrong\u003eCharmander 038\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest-demand single in Series 1, is the card to lock in before Series 2 demand lifts the entire line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49070890615036,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/022ED668-8347-4B91-8EB0-110CC76DBF34_3f43a0fe-b5a2-42cc-a7d5-2f92ecbe9a9f.jpg?v=1779340535","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/charmander-038-me-mega-evolution-promo-mep","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}