Charmeleon
Dragon · 99/97 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
99/97
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmeleon Worth?
Charmeleon (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in Dragon, card number 99/97. 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.
Charmeleon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmeleon (Dragon, 99/97) is worth around $85.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $85.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $29.16. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $85.00, Lightly Played $72.47, Moderately Played $43.06, Heavily Played $36.40, Damaged $29.16 — 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 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $210.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charmeleon?
Grading Charmeleon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($85.00) and a PSA 10 ($999.99) is about $914.99 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $210.50, CGC 10 $325.00, CGC 9.5 $199.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 10 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $114.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $999.99 | $999.99 | $999.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $80.74 | $80.74 | $80.74 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.35 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $29.16 | $29.16 | $29.16 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $72.47 | $72.47 | $72.47 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $43.06 | $43.06 | $43.06 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 13 |
Is Charmeleon a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Charmeleon are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmeleon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
