Charmeleon
Base Set · 024/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
024/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmeleon Worth?
Charmeleon is an Uncommon from Base Set, card number 024/102. 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.
Charmeleon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmeleon (Base Set, 024/102) is worth around $2.86 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.86, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.28. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.86, Lightly Played $0.79, Moderately Played $0.66, Heavily Played $0.38, Damaged $0.28 — 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 $150.72 — about 53x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $42.99.
Is It Worth Grading Charmeleon?
Grading Charmeleon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.86) and a PSA 10 ($150.72) is about $147.86 — a 53x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $42.99, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $39.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 18 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.83 | $2.83 | $2.83 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 21 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $29.06 | $29.06 | $29.06 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 5 | $19.29 | $19.29 | $19.29 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $7.19 | $7.19 | $7.19 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $7.41 | $6.85 | $7.96 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $23.51 | $23.51 | $23.51 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $150.72 | $150.72 | $150.72 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $18.21 | $18.21 | $18.21 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $15.88 | $15.88 | $15.88 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.28 | $0.05 | $0.39 | 570 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.38 | $0.14 | $0.62 | 720 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.79 | $0.25 | $1.50 | 2,654 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.66 | $0.20 | $1.99 | 1,425 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.86 | $1.40 | $5.75 | 1,531 |
Is Charmeleon a Good Buy?
Charmeleon is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmeleon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
