Charmander (Japanese)
EX Battle Boost · 009/093 · None
Current Prices
Set
EX Battle BoostNumber
009/093
Rarity
None
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander (Japanese) Worth?
Charmander (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the EX Battle Boost set, card number 009/093. 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.
Charmander (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Japanese) (EX Battle Boost, 009/093) is worth around $5.73 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.73, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $3.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.73, Lightly Played $5.00, Moderately Played $3.33 — 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 $334.99 — about 58x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander (Japanese)?
Grading Charmander (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.73) and a PSA 10 ($334.99) is about $329.26 — a 58x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.50. 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 | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 5 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.78 | $3.78 | $3.78 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $334.99 | $334.99 | $334.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.33 | $3.33 | $3.33 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.73 | $5.73 | $5.73 | 11 |
Is Charmander (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmander (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmander (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
