Charmander #57
Charmander is card #57 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $134.99 for its Reverse 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 #57 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Charmander at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €3.37.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Trades around $134.99 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Recent averages: €3.32 (7d), €3.45 (30d).
Charmander price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmander #57.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $164.02
- Mid
- $400.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.92
- Mid
- $4.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charmander #57
FireRed & LeafGreen placed Charmander at #57; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $134.99, spanning $164.02–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #57 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Charmander attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmander #57 — the playability layer behind the price.
Singe
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Charmander price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmander #57.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($134.99), Normal ($5.40).
At $134.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$134.99 places Charmander in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket values Charmander at a trend of €3.37, an average sold price of €2.51 and a near-mint floor of €0.40.
Charmander price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €3.32, 3.8% below the 30-day average of €3.45.
Latest daily average €12.95 against a trend price of €3.37.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $134.99–$134.99. The most recent snapshot of $134.99 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $134.99 nets roughly $116.80 on eBay, $117.48 on TCGplayer, $127.89 via Cardmarket, $119.98 on Whatnot or $134.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $18.19.
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 #57.
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 #57 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 $134.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $371.05 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $100.93. You need a graded sale of $180.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $166.83 (95.3% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
By market value Charmander sits at #22 of 109 in FireRed & LeafGreen (set median $41.74).
That is 223% above the middle of the set — a top-81% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Charmander valuable
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Charmander appeal beyond pure playability.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $134.99 with thin supply, Charmander sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Charmander is a Fire card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Charmander
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Charmander can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $134.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Charmander, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.32 and €3.45) to time entries and exits.
Charmander value questions
What is Charmander #57 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $134.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $164.02 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.37.
Is Charmander a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term (-3.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Charmander rare?
Charmander is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Charmander are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($134.99), Normal ($5.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Charmander?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $134.99. 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 Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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