Charmeleon #29
📉 Dip AlertFrom Crystal Guardians, Charmeleon (#29) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $96.97 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.
Charmeleon #29 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Charmeleon at a glance
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.57.
- Trades around $96.97 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €1.41; 30-day average €1.74.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Charmeleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charmeleon #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $48.95
- Mid
- $145.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.90
- Mid
- $2.22
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charmeleon #29
Printed as #29 in Crystal Guardians, Charmeleon belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. A Fire-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $96.97, with listings from $48.95 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #29 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Charmander
- Pokédex
- #5
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Charmeleon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charmeleon #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rage
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Charmeleon.
Flamethrower
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Charmeleon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Charmeleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charmeleon #29.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $96.97, Normal at $2.15.
A $96.97 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $96.97 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.57, with an average sold price of €1.15 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.09.
Charmeleon price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €1.41 against a 30-day average of €1.74 (-19%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.70, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.57.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Charmeleon, with a recorded low of $95.96 and high of $96.97; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.5% (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 $96.97 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $83.82 via eBay's default tier, $84.31 on TCGplayer, $91.77 on Cardmarket, $86.10 on Whatnot and $96.97 selling directly — a $13.15 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 #29.
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 #29 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Charmeleon #29.
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 $96.97 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $213.10 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $44.37. You need a graded sale of $142.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $88.33 (64.5% 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 Crystal Guardians
By market value Charmeleon sits at #20 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 80%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Charmeleon valuable
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Charmeleon is a Fire card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Charmeleon comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $96.97 with thin supply, Charmeleon sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Charmeleon
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $96.97 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 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 $48.95 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.41 and €1.74) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Charmeleon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Charmeleon value questions
How much is Charmeleon worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $96.97 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $48.95 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.57.
Is Charmeleon a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-19%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is a Uncommon 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.
Does Charmeleon have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($96.97), Normal ($2.15). 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 $96.97. 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 Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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