Charmander 46/102

Name: Charmander #46 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-46
Price: 2.87 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Fire Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Charmeleon

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

2.87 $0.15 (5.51%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

12.26 $1.31 (11.96%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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141.95 $0.60 (0.42%)

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jumbo

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3.18 $0.24 (7.02%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	354.48	10.19%	x124
PSA9	51.92	13.09%	x18
PSA8.5	34.95	—	x12
PSA8	34.97	3.58%	x12
PSA7	31.89	4.83%	x11

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	580.49	13.82%	x47
PSA9	65.06	11.65%	x5.3
PSA8.5	33.00	—	x2.7
PSA8	51.14	18.79%	x4.2
PSA7	30.43	5.61%	x2.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	387.00	89.35%	x2.7
PSA9	528.58	0.47%	x3.7
PSA8.5	237.43	—	x1.7
PSA8	328.36	17.65%	x2.3
PSA7.5	63.00	—	x0.4
PSA7	182.76	3.75%	x1.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	217.52	—	x68
PSA9	432.00	—	x136
PSA8	24.76	—	x7.8
PSA7	1,300.00	4384.30%	x409

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3,641
18.32%
$354.48
PSA 9 Mint
7,106
35.76%
$51.92
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
4,062
20.44%
$34.97
PSA 7 Near Mint
2,039
10.26%
$31.89
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1,365
6.87%
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PSA 5 Excellent
954
4.80%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
347
1.75%
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PSA 3 Very Good
165
0.83%
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PSA 2 Good
86
0.43%
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PSA 1 Poor
56
0.28%
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Is Charmander 46/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.87 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.48

$2.87

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$31.89

PSA 7 −$3.13

$34.97

PSA 8 −$0.45

$51.92

PSA 9 +$14.30

$354.48

PSA 10 +$277.53

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.87 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Charmander

Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Charmander
National Pokédex #[4]
Card Number 46/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Charmeleon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Scratch10
Ember30
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a Charmander standing calmly in a grassy field with smoke and small fires erupting in the background, suggesting a fiery, volatile environment. Its tail flame flickers brightly.

Playability Overview

Charmander offers early-game aggression with Ember's decent damage for energy investment, but its low HP and retreat cost require cautious positioning to avoid easy knockouts.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny CharmThis Charmander card radiates warmth with its bright colors and playful stance. It feels like a perfect fit for a "Sunny Day" page. The cheerful expression and vibrant background make it a great companion for other fire types, like Vulpix or Growlithe, capturing that joyful, sunny essence.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Joyful / Bright Colors / Playful / Fire Starter

Charmander 46/102