Charmander
XY - Evolutions · 9/108 · Common
Current Prices
Set
XY - EvolutionsNumber
9/108
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Charmander Worth?
Charmander (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the XY - Evolutions set, card number 9/108. 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 (XY - Evolutions, 9/108) is worth around $2.01 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.01, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.31. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.01, Lightly Played $0.86, Moderately Played $0.50, Heavily Played $0.58, Damaged $0.31 — 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 $109.95 — about 55x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Charmander?
Grading Charmander can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.01) and a PSA 10 ($109.95) is about $107.94 — a 55x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, CGC 10 $65.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. 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 | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.62 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.88 | $3.75 | $4.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.95 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 131 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 101 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.01 | $0.23 | $3.05 | 891 |
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.
