Charmeleon #169
Charmeleon #169 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $54.52, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Charmeleon #169 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Charmeleon at a glance
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Trades around $54.52 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €57.60.
- Recent averages: €57.44 (7d), €57.73 (30d).
Charmeleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmeleon #169.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $60.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charmeleon #169
Card #169 of 151 is Charmeleon, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). The card carries 100 HP and Fire typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by miki kudo; the Holofoil printing sits around $54.52, spanning $45.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #169 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- miki kudo
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Charmander
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Charmeleon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmeleon #169 — the playability layer behind the price.
Combustion
Fire Blast
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Charmeleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmeleon #169.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($54.52).
At $54.52, Charmeleon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $54.52 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Charmeleon at a trend of €57.60, an average sold price of €59.12 and a near-mint floor of €25.99.
Charmeleon price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €57.44 against a 30-day average of €57.73 (-0.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €59.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €57.60.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $54.11–$54.79. The most recent snapshot of $54.52 sits 60% up that range, 0.5% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.2%.
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 Charmeleon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $54.52 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $47.00 via eBay's default tier, $47.27 on TCGplayer, $51.44 on Cardmarket, $48.28 on Whatnot and $54.52 selling directly — a $7.52 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 Charmeleon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Charmeleon #169 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 $54.52 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $102.30 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $7.43. You need a graded sale of $100.49 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $34.78 (36.8% 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.
Charmeleon within 151
By market value Charmeleon sits at #9 of 40 in 151 (set median $17.01).
That is 221% above the middle of the set — a top-80% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Charmeleon valuable
- At $54.52 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- miki kudo illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Illustration Rare, Charmeleon sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Charmeleon is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Charmeleon
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Charmeleon can realise well above the $45.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $54.52 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 151 was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $54.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Charmeleon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Charmeleon value questions
What is Charmeleon #169 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $54.52 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $45.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €57.60.
Should I buy Charmeleon?
As a contemporary Illustration Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-0.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Charmeleon?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($54.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Charmeleon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $54.52. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Charmeleon?
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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