Charmander (Japanese)
SM9: Tag Bolt · 011/095 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SM9: Tag BoltNumber
011/095
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander (Japanese) Worth?
Charmander (Japanese) is a Common card from the SM9: Tag Bolt set, card number 011/095. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Charmander (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Japanese) (SM9: Tag Bolt, 011/095) is worth around $1.89 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.89, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.95. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $11.00 — about 5.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander (Japanese)?
Grading Charmander (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.89) and a PSA 10 ($11.00) is about $9.11 — a 5.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $12.19. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.19 | $12.19 | $12.19 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $1.84 | $1.84 | 24 |
Is Charmander (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmander (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
