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Charjabug - Temporal Forces (#169)
- Number
- 169
- Illustrator
- Mina Nakai
- Energy
- Lightning
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Charjabug - Temporal Forces
Charjabug is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Mina Nakai. It sits at card number 169 in the Temporal Forces checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.90, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Charjabug has been printed 8 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#169 in Temporal Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 70Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 6750m ago
![Charjabug 169/162 SV05: Temporal Forces [Illustration Rare] [NM] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QRQAAeSwBk1piTL8/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 26 sales · since 2024-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.84 | ||
| RAW | $4.36 | ||
| RAW | $4.40 | ||
| RAW | $4.61 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $5.47 | ||
| RAW | $4.34 | ||
| RAW | $4.78 | ||
| RAW | $4.93 | ||
| RAW | $4.88 | ||
| RAW | $5.80 | ||
| RAW | $5.86 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.39 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.84 | ||
| RAW | $3.05 | ||
| RAW | $2.61 | ||
| RAW | $2.87 | ||
| RAW | $3.60 | ||
| RAW | $3.82 |
Other printings of Charjabug
Charjabug FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Charjabug from Temporal Forces worth?
Recent recorded market price is $7.90 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Charjabug?
This printing is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Charjabug has been printed 8 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Charjabug?
Mina Nakai illustrated this card. See Mina Nakai's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Charjabug released?
The Temporal Forces set released in 2024, so this card (#169 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Charjabug?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Temporal Forces set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.