Charmander #48
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Crystal Guardians, Charmander (#48) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $73.29 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Demand for Charmander #48 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Charmander at a glance
- Set: Crystal Guardians (EX, 2006).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.42.
- 7-day average €4.73; 30-day average €3.03.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $73.29 (Reverse Holofoil).
Charmander price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmander #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $35.80
- Mid
- $45.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.65
- Mid
- $5.06
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charmander #48
Card #48 of Crystal Guardians is Charmander, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $73.29, spanning $35.80–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #48 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Charmander attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmander #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Retaliate
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Charmander.
Flame Tail
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Charmander price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmander #48.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($73.29), Normal ($5.50).
A $73.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $73.29, Charmander draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.42, with an average sold price of €3.48 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Charmander price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.73, 56.1% above the 30-day average of €3.03.
Latest daily average €3.21 against a trend price of €3.42.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $73.29–$73.29. The most recent snapshot of $73.29 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
On a $73.29 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $63.28 via eBay's default tier, $63.65 on TCGplayer, $69.28 on Cardmarket, $65.00 on Whatnot and $73.29 selling directly — a $10.01 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Charmander #48.
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 #48 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 $73.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $151.29 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $23.76. You need a graded sale of $119.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $58.46 (51.6% 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 Crystal Guardians
By market value Charmander sits at #29 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
That is 95% above the middle of the set — a top-70% position.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Charmander valuable
- Charmander is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Charmander (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Charmander is a Fire card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $73.29 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Charmander
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.73 and €3.03) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Charmander has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $73.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $73.29 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Charmander value questions
What is the value of Charmander?
Charmander trades near $73.29 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $35.80–—; Cardmarket shows €3.42.
Should I buy Charmander?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (56.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Charmander rare?
Charmander is a Common card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Charmander?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($73.29), Normal ($5.50). 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 $73.29. 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 Charmander?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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