Charmander
Base Set 2 · 069/130 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Nummer
069/130
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,613
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Charmander
Charmander is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 069/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Charmander Price Analysis
The current market price for Charmander from Base Set 2 is $1.30 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.66 to a high of $2.49. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $69.50 — approximately 53.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $5.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.6% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,613+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Charmander
Professional grading is available for Charmander and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.65 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.95 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $20.97 | $20.97 | $20.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.04 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $29.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.11 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 104 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 75 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.49 | $0.25 | $0.75 | 305 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.81 | $0.35 | $0.89 | 574 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.30 | $0.66 | $2.49 | 385 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.19 | $5.64 | $5.64 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $19.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.50 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.50 | $115.97 | $115.97 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
Is Charmander a Good Investment?
As a common card, Charmander's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
