Charcadet Cards & Binder Ideas (Featuring Armarouge)
See why Charcadet belongs in every Pokémon collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2025-09-25
Popularity Rank: #858
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #846
#858 / 1025
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Charcadet
Fire Child Pokémon
Burnt charcoal came to life and became a Pokémon. Possessing a fiery fighting spirit, Charcadet will battle even tough opponents.
Pokédex details
Height
0.6 m
Weight
10.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
90 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Red
Shape
Humanoid
Egg groups
Humanshape
Why people love Charcadet
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Charcadet stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Charcadet has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
- Pairs naturally with Armarouge on a themed page — cute alone, cuter as a duo.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Charcadet from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
One Diamond
Phantasmal Flames
Common
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Surging Sparks
Common
Surging Sparks
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Paldean Fates
Common
Paradox Rift
Common
Paradox Rift
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Paldea Evolved
Common
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Charcadet
A workable spread formula for Charcadet — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Charcadet #114 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Charcadet page.
Charcadet #19 (Phantasmal Flames) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Charcadet #22 (MEP Black Star Promos) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Charcadet #39 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Charcadet page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Charcadet mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Charcadet chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Phantasmal Flames
Common
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Scarlet & Violet
Common
Paldean Wonders
One Diamond
Surging Sparks
Common
Surging Sparks
Common
Right page
Stellar Crown
Common
Paldean Fates
Common
Paradox Rift
Common
Paradox Rift
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Paldea Evolved
Common
Paldea Evolved
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Charcadet cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for Pokémon, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Charcadet's stoic personality in-game pairs with minimalist layouts: fewer stickers, more negative space, let the art breathe.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Charcadet duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Armarouge and Ceruledge; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Charcadet: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Charcadet — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
40
Attack
50
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
40
Speed
35
Total: 255
Players file Charcadet around tier "LC" while Ability Flash Fire (Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves…) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Lava Plume — 30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-fire Charcadet spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Charcadet — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Charcadet, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Burnt charcoal came to life and became a Pokémon. Possessing a fiery fighting spirit, Charcadet will battle even tough opponents.
Its firepower increases when it fights, reaching over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. It likes berries that are rich in fat.
Charcadet shows up in Scarlet lore as burnt charcoal came to life and became a pokémon.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Charcadet as the Fire Child Pokémon and known for red colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
In the games, Charcadet → Armarouge → Ceruledge make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Knarbon
Spanish
Charcadet
French
Charbambin
Italian
Charcadet
Japanese
カルボウ
Japanese (Romaji)
Carbou
Korean
카르본
Chinese (Simplified)
炭小侍
Chinese (Traditional)
炭小侍
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