Charmander
FireRed & LeafGreen · 57/112 · Common
Current Prices
Number
57/112
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 FireRed & LeafGreen set, card number 57/112. 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 (FireRed & LeafGreen, 57/112) is worth around $52.49 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $52.49, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $18.57. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $52.49, Lightly Played $37.34, Moderately Played $22.91, Heavily Played $21.50, Damaged $18.57 — 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 $412.22 — about 7.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $150.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($52.49) and a PSA 10 ($412.22) is about $359.73 — a 7.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $249.99, CGC 9.5 $67.00. 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 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $412.22 | $412.22 | $412.22 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.57 | $18.57 | $18.57 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $37.34 | $37.34 | $37.34 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $22.91 | $22.91 | $22.91 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $52.49 | $52.49 | $52.49 | 42 |
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.
