Charmander (Japanese)
smP2: Great Detective Pikachu · 005/024 · Common
Current Prices
Number
005/024
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander (Japanese) Worth?
Charmander (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the smP2: Great Detective Pikachu set, card number 005/024. 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) (smP2: Great Detective Pikachu, 005/024) is worth around $3.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.99, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $2.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $60.00 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.50.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander (Japanese)?
Grading Charmander (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.99) and a PSA 10 ($60.00) is about $56.01 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.50, CGC 10 $23.98, CGC 9.5 $10.76. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.98 | $23.98 | $23.98 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.76 | $3.76 | $3.76 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.76 | $10.50 | $11.01 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 30 |
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.
