Charmander
Dragon · 98/97 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNummer
98/97
Seltenheit
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
216
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Charmander
Charmander is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Dragon, numbered 98/97 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Charmander is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Charmander Price Analysis
The current market price for Charmander from Dragon is $200.60 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $200.60 to a high of $200.60. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $449.95 — approximately 2.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $243.75. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 216 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Charmander
Professional grading is available for Charmander and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $43.12 | $43.12 | $43.12 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $535.00 | $535.00 | $535.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $285.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $42.39 | $42.39 | $42.39 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $449.95 | $1,205 | $1,205 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $33.00 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $35.69 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $199.99 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $243.75 | $201.44 | $290.00 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $48.09 | $48.72 | $48.72 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $143.91 | $119.98 | $119.98 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $122.24 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $59.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 27 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $110.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $41.00 | $107.81 | $107.81 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $81.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 4 |
Is Charmander a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Charmander sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
