Japanese Charmeleon No. 004 — 1996 Pokémon (Illus. Kagemaru Himeno)

Ungraded Japanese Charmeleon (No. 004) from the original 1996 Pokémon release — illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Condition: listed as Excellent (ungraded). Card displays bright colors and clear printing of the original Japanese text and HP40, with the 1996 copyright visible on the back.

Notable features: early Japanese production from 1996 — collectible for early-series collectors and those assembling Japanese sets. This is a non-foil, standard vintage print (no holo or foil effects). Illustrator credit (Kagemaru Himeno) is present at the bottom of the card, and the collector number “No. 004” is intact.

Condition details and observations: overall the card is in excellent collectible condition but not perfect mint — close inspection shows minor edge and corner wear (light whitening at a couple corners) and light surface handling visible in the photos. Centering appears reasonably good for the print; back printing and copyright line (©1996) are crisp. Card is ungraded and sold as-is.

Collectible value and playability: primarily of interest to vintage Pokémon collectors and illustrators’ fans rather than competitive play (the card’s era and text make it a nostalgic/collector piece). Because it’s an original 1996 Japanese print with the original illustrator credit, it holds value to set completers and vintage enthusiasts. Grading by a third-party service could increase resale value if a buyer seeks higher-tier condition certification.