Charmander
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 168/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
168/165
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 168/165. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Charmander Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 168/165) is worth around $127.40 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $127.40, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $33.30. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $127.40, Lightly Played $113.84, Moderately Played $54.51, Heavily Played $30.00, Damaged $33.30 — 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 $402.25 — about 3.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $99.95.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($127.40) and a PSA 10 ($402.25) is about $274.85 — a 3.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $99.95, CGC 10 $102.50, CGC 9.5 $89.50. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 29 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.75 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 35 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $89.50 | $89.00 | $90.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $402.25 | $394.49 | $410.00 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $34.33 | $34.33 | $34.33 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 41 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.95 | 80 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | 8 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $113.84 | $113.00 | $181.64 | 745 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $54.51 | $54.74 | $64.00 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $127.40 | $90.00 | $198.30 | 4,095 |
Is Charmander a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Charmander is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Charmander's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
