Charmander
Team Rocket · 50/82 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Team RocketNumber
50/82
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the Team Rocket set, card number 50/82. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charmander (Team Rocket, 50/82) is worth around $2.91 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.91, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.53. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.91, Lightly Played $1.28, Moderately Played $0.98, Heavily Played $0.65, Damaged $0.53 — 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 $120.00 — about 41x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.00.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.91) and a PSA 10 ($120.00) is about $117.09 — a 41x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.00, CGC 10 $67.00, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.28 | $2.28 | $2.28 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.22 | $4.22 | $4.22 | 14 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.70 | $2.70 | $2.70 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 25 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $18.01 | $18.01 | $18.01 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $7.22 | $7.22 | $7.22 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.53 | $0.23 | $0.56 | 390 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.65 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 379 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.28 | $0.35 | $3.48 | 1,953 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.98 | $0.50 | $1.19 | 1,300 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.91 | $1.21 | $6.49 | 1,385 |
Is Charmander a Good Buy?
As a common, Charmander 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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