Charmander
Crystal Guardians · 48/100 · Common
Current Prices
Number
48/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Crystal Guardians set, card number 48/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Charmander Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Crystal Guardians, 48/100) is worth around $48.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $48.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.37. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $48.65, Lightly Played $19.52, Moderately Played $15.54, Heavily Played $8.50, Damaged $9.37 — 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 $999.99 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $111.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($48.65) and a PSA 10 ($999.99) is about $951.34 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $111.00, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $90.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $33.08 | $33.08 | $33.08 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $999.99 | $999.99 | $999.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.95 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $111.00 | $111.00 | $111.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.37 | $9.37 | $9.37 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.52 | $19.88 | $41.99 | 68 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.54 | $32.65 | $32.65 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $48.65 | $45.70 | $49.72 | 89 |
Is Charmander a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmander holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmander's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
