Charmander
Dragon · 98/97 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
98/97
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in Dragon, card number 98/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Charmander Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Dragon, 98/97) is worth around $200.60 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $200.60, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $48.09. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $200.60, Lightly Played $143.91, Moderately Played $122.24, Heavily Played $39.95, Damaged $48.09 — 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 $1,205 — about 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $243.75.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($200.60) and a PSA 10 ($1,205) is about $1,004 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $243.75, CGC 10 $1,194, CGC 9.5 $400.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $43.12 | $43.12 | $43.12 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $211.32 | $211.32 | $211.32 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $535.00 | $535.00 | $535.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,194 | $1,194 | $1,194 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $42.39 | $42.39 | $42.39 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,205 | $1,205 | $1,205 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $107.81 | $107.81 | $107.81 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.75 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $48.09 | $48.09 | $48.09 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $143.91 | $143.91 | $143.91 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $122.24 | $122.24 | $122.24 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 | 12 |
Is Charmander a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Charmander are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmander's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
