Charmeleon
Generations: Radiant Collection · RC4/RC32 · Common
Current Prices
Number
RC4/RC32
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmeleon Worth?
Charmeleon is a Common card from the Generations: Radiant Collection set, card number RC4/RC32. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmeleon (Generations: Radiant Collection, RC4/RC32) is worth around $12.38 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.38, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.69. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.38, Lightly Played $7.96, Moderately Played $6.99, Heavily Played $5.42, Damaged $4.69 — 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 $416.00 — about 34x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.80.
Is It Worth Grading Charmeleon?
Grading Charmeleon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.38) and a PSA 10 ($416.00) is about $403.62 — a 34x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.80, CGC 10 $99.99, PSA 8 $15.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $5.84 | $5.84 | $5.84 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.77 | 18 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.91 | $9.91 | $9.91 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $416.00 | $416.00 | $416.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.69 | $9.78 | $9.78 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.42 | $5.62 | $6.62 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.96 | $7.96 | $7.96 | 210 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.99 | $5.00 | $7.00 | 267 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.38 | $10.32 | $12.87 | 780 |
Is Charmeleon a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
