Charmeleon #28
📉 Dip AlertCharmeleon #28 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $84.34, 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 #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Charmeleon at a glance
- Trades around $84.34 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.31.
- Short-term trend -34.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Power Keepers, EX series, 2007.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
Charmeleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmeleon #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.00
- Mid
- $79.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.69
- Mid
- $1.36
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Charmeleon #28
Power Keepers placed Charmeleon at #28; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2007 within the EX series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Midori Harada and currently trades at $84.34 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $40.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Power Keepers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #28 / 108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Charmander
- Pokédex
- #5
- Released
- 2007/02/17
Charmeleon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmeleon #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scary Face
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack or retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Flame Tail
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Charmeleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmeleon #28.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($84.34), Normal ($2.19).
A $84.34 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $84.34, Charmeleon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Charmeleon at a trend of €0.31, an average sold price of €0.56 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Charmeleon price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.43 over 7 days versus €0.66 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-34.8%).
Single-day average: €0.65; Cardmarket trend price €0.31.
Charmeleon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $72.89 to $84.34; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 7.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Charmeleon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $84.34 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $72.86 via eBay's default tier, $73.29 on TCGplayer, $79.77 on Cardmarket, $74.85 on Whatnot and $84.34 selling directly — a $11.48 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Charmeleon sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Charmeleon #28.
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 #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Charmeleon #28.
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 $84.34 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $180.12 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $33.37. You need a graded sale of $130.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $72.39 (58.2% 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 Power Keepers
By market value Charmeleon sits at #14 of 98 in Power Keepers (set median $21.94).
That is 284% above the middle of the set — a top-87% position.
The set's top card is Jolteon Star (#101), valued at $1,750.00.
What makes Charmeleon valuable
- Charmeleon comes from the classic era (2007), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Fire typing means Charmeleon has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Midori Harada illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Uncommon rarity, Charmeleon is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- A $84.34 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Charmeleon
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $84.34 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Charmeleon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.43 and €0.66) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Charmeleon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Charmeleon can realise well above the $40.00 low end.
Charmeleon value questions
What is the value of Charmeleon?
Charmeleon trades near $84.34 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $40.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.31.
Is Charmeleon a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Uncommon card from Power Keepers (EX series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Charmeleon are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($84.34), Normal ($2.19). 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 $84.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Charmeleon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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