Charmeleon (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmeleon (Japanese) Worth?
Charmeleon (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is an Uncommon from DP3: Shining Darkness, card number . 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmeleon (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $7.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.50, Lightly Played $4.89, Heavily Played $0.50, Damaged $1.50 — 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 $45.00 — about 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charmeleon (Japanese)?
Grading Charmeleon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.50) and a PSA 10 ($45.00) is about $37.50 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, PSA 8 $25.26. 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 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.98 | $2.98 | $2.98 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.89 | $4.89 | $4.89 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.26 | $25.26 | $25.26 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
Is Charmeleon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Charmeleon (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
