Charmander #168
📉 Dip AlertCharmander is card #168 from 151, a Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $85.21 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Charmander #168 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Charmander at a glance
- Illustration Rare rarity.
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Cardmarket values it at €80.53 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $85.21 (Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 0.0% (7d vs 30d).
Charmander price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmander #168.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $70.00
- Mid
- $99.95
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charmander #168
Card #168 of 151 is Charmander, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). A Fire-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by miki kudo; the Holofoil printing sits around $85.21, spanning $70.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.”
Printed flavour text on the 151 #168 card.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #168 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- miki kudo
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #4
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Charmander attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmander #168 — the playability layer behind the price.
Blazing Destruction
Discard a Stadium in play.
Steady Firebreathing
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Charmander price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmander #168.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($85.21).
A $85.21 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $85.21 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Charmander at a trend of €80.53, an average sold price of €84.34 and a near-mint floor of €60.00.
Charmander price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €82.63, 0.0% above the 30-day average of €82.62.
Single-day average: €75.23; Cardmarket trend price €80.53.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $85.21–$90.24. The most recent snapshot of $85.21 sits 0% up that range, 5.6% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 5.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Charmander?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Charmander at $85.21 nets roughly $73.62 on eBay, $74.05 on TCGplayer, $80.60 via Cardmarket, $75.62 on Whatnot or $85.21 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $11.59.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Charmander #168.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Charmander?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Charmander #168 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $85.21 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $182.40 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $34.14. You need a graded sale of $131.18 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $73.50 (58.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Charmander within 151
By market value Charmander sits at #5 of 40 in 151 (set median $17.01).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 90%.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Charmander valuable
- Its Fire typing means Charmander has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Contemporary-era cards like Charmander (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- At $85.21 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by miki kudo is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Charmander
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $85.21 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Charmander has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Charmander can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Charmander can realise well above the $70.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $85.21 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Charmander value questions
How much is Charmander worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $85.21 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $70.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €80.53.
Should I buy Charmander?
The card is steady on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Charmander rare?
Charmander is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Charmander are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($85.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Charmander?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $85.21. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Charmander cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by miki kudo also matters to collector demand.
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