Charmander
Base Set · 046/102 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
046/102
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander is a Common card from the Base Set set, card number 046/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Charmander Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Base Set, 046/102) is worth around $2.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.20, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.21. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.20, Lightly Played $0.86, Moderately Played $0.62, Heavily Played $0.39, Damaged $0.21 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $195.00 — about 89x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.48.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.20) and a PSA 10 ($195.00) is about $192.80 — a 89x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.48, CGC 10 $80.00, CGC 9.5 $79.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.71 | $2.71 | $2.71 | 22 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.77 | $6.77 | $6.77 | 19 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $91.83 | $91.83 | $91.83 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $810.00 | $810.00 | $810.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $17.73 | $17.73 | $17.73 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $36.25 | $17.50 | $55.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.75 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.87 | $10.87 | $10.87 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.55 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 41 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.48 | $38.00 | $44.95 | 43 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.21 | $0.04 | $0.40 | 925 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.39 | $0.09 | $1.12 | 1,370 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.45 | $1.97 | 4,377 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.62 | $0.10 | $2.02 | 3,112 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.20 | $0.22 | $4.49 | 4,021 |
Is Charmander a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmander holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmander's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
