Charmander Expedition Base Set #97
Charmander is a Common Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#97), illustrated by Masako Yamashita. It's a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $119.99 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $346 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 5 sold$346$294–$398 | |
| PSA 9 | 8 sold$64$55–$74 | |
| PSA 8 | 4 sold$35$29–$40 | |
| PSA 6 | $15$10–$15 | |
| PSA 4 | $10$10–$10 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$73.45 grading fee → 2.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $345.75 | $73.45 | +$152 | 2.9× |
| PSA 9 | $64.23 | $70.63 | −$126 | 0.5× |
| PSA 8 | $34.61 | $70.34 | −$156 | 0.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 405 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.6% | $346.00 |
| PSA 9 | 28.6% | $64.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 60.7% | $120.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
67% spreadCurrently 67% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
About the Pokémon
Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Card details
Other Charmander cards
There are 9 different Charmander printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #97 (Common).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Charmander (Expedition Base Set #97) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Charmander from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $119.99 ungraded (near-mint), and around $346 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Charmander?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Charmander from Expedition Base Set is worth around $346 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $119.99.
Should I grade my Charmander?
A PSA 10 sells for about $346 versus $119.99 raw — roughly a 3× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Charmander rare?
Charmander is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (card #97), illustrated by Masako Yamashita. Its current blended market value is $119.99 ungraded.