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Charmander
Base Set • #24 • 1999
Serial HYA117390
Graded September 14, 2026
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Charmander
Card Name
Charmander
Set
Base Set
Card Number
24/102
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast
Rarity / Variant
Uncommon
Special Features
Front
Centering Measurements
Perfect centering: front left/right ratio is approximately 50/50 and top/bottom ratio approximately 54/46. The yellow border remains closely balanced around the artwork and text panels.
Back
Centering Measurements
Perfect centering: back left/right ratio is approximately 51/49 and top/bottom ratio approximately 55/45. The blue perimeter is evenly distributed with only a subtle vertical difference.
Front Side
Corner Close-ups (Front)
Corners
10/10Yellow border reaches a defined apex with no confirmed white fiber exposure or rounding visible at the available image resolution.
The upper-right yellow corner retains a crisp point; no lift, compression, or coating loss is visible.
At the lower-left intersection of the yellow frame and card edge, the corner appears flat and sharply formed without visible whitening.
The lower-right corner shows intact yellow coverage and a defined tip, with no confirmed rounding or fiber exposure.
Analysis: All four front corners were checked for fiber exposure, rounding, compression, and lift. The yellow border reaches each visible apex cleanly, with no confirmed corner handling defect.
Edges
9/10The top yellow edge is straight and continuous from corner to corner, without confirmed whitening or chipping.
Along the lower yellow perimeter, the cut line appears smooth and uninterrupted with no visible cardstock exposure.
The left edge beside the artwork and text panels remains cleanly cut; no isolated white flecks or fuzzing are confirmed.
The right yellow edge is visually continuous and straight, with no apparent chipping, roughness, or whitening.
Analysis: All four front edges were scanned across their full visible lengths for whitening, chips, fuzzing, and roughness. The yellow perimeter appears intact and factory-clean. Magnified inspection adjusted this face to 9/10 — see the limiting factors and condition summary above.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The front surface was reviewed across the artwork, text panels, border areas, and reflective bands. No physical surface defect is confirmed; the visible bright streaks follow the lighting and do not form card-bound scratches.
Back Side
Corner Close-ups (Back)
Corners
10/10The physical top-left back corner, corresponding to the mirrored right side of the back image, remains pointed against the blue border.
The top-right physical corner maintains a clean blue perimeter and a sharp outline without visible edge separation.
The lower-left physical corner appears flat, with the blue coating continuing to the tip and no confirmed white exposure.
The lower-right physical corner has a defined silhouette and intact blue border; no rounding or corner lift is visible.
Analysis: The four back corners were individually reviewed against the blue outer frame for whitening, rounding, and structural lift. No confirmed corner defect is visible in the submitted photograph.
Edges
8/10The upper blue back edge forms a straight, unbroken perimeter with no confirmed white flecks.
The lower blue edge remains smooth along the Poké Ball design, with no visible material loss or rough cut.
The physical left back edge, shown on the mirrored side of the photograph, retains consistent blue coverage and a clean outline.
The physical right back edge is straight beside the blue swirl artwork, with no confirmed whitening or edge dents.
Location: back right edge
Small irregular white flecks are visible along the outer right blue edge, forming a short worn run.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The blue back perimeter was inspected edge by edge, including the mirrored physical left and right edges. No confirmed whitening, chipping, fuzzing, or structural edge damage is visible. Magnified zoom inspection subsequently found: moderate whitening (right edge) — this score reflects those findings.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The blue back was checked across the logo, Poké Ball center, swirl field, and perimeter. No physical surface defect is confirmed, and the broad sheen is attributable to the photographed lighting.
Confidence Level: High
Grade Uncertainty: ±1
Grade B — Good
Minor issues with lighting or focus. Reliable grading with minimal uncertainty in fine details.
Raw Card — No Protective Case
Card photographed without protective covering. All features and defects fully visible for optimal assessment accuracy.
Grading confidence based on image clarity, protective case impact, defect detection certainty, and grade uncertainty.
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