Dark Charmeleon 32/82

Name: Dark Charmeleon #32 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-32
Price: 23.84 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Fire Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 8 packs (12.5%) Evolves From: Charmander Evolves To: Charizard

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

23.84 $1.22 (4.87%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

8.22 $1.31 (13.75%)

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w Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

450.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	772.59	3.64%	x32
PSA9	180.30	1.06%	x7.6
PSA8.5	59.04	—	x2.5
PSA8	66.39	26.12%	x2.8
PSA7.5	25.00	—	x1.0
PSA7	45.15	9.72%	x1.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	896.63	—	x109
PSA9	89.58	87.24%	x11
PSA8	34.08	—	x4.1
PSA7	33.27	—	x4.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	585.68	—	x1.3
PSA8	403.71	—	x0.9
PSA7	79.99	—	x0.2

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
305
6.38%
$772.59
PSA 9 Mint
1,583
33.11%
$180.30
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1,386
28.99%
$66.39
PSA 7 Near Mint
736
15.39%
$45.15
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
425
8.89%
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PSA 5 Excellent
200
4.18%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
58
1.21%
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PSA 3 Very Good
25
0.52%
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PSA 2 Good
13
0.27%
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PSA 1 Poor
33
0.69%
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Is Dark Charmeleon 32/82 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $23.84 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $59.59

$23.84

Raw

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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 —

$45.15

PSA 7 −$12.56

$66.39

PSA 8 +$5.92

$180.30

PSA 9 +$105.02

$772.59

PSA 10 +$620.31

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $23.84 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.

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About Dark Charmeleon

Its tail is incredibly strong, able to lift up to 5 adult men.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Charmeleon
National Pokédex #[5]
Card Number 32/82
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Charmander
Evolves To
Charizard
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 ×2

Attacks

Tail Slap20
Fireball70
Use this attack only if there are any Fire Energy cards attached to Dark Charmeleon. Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 of those Energy cards. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce Dark Charmeleon, crouching amidst swirling, fiery flames. Its intense glare and sharp claws suggest readiness to strike, surrounded by a dynamic, colorful blaze that emphasizes its fiery power.

Playability Overview

Dark Charmeleon offers moderate early-game pressure with Tail Slap, but its risky Fireball attack requires careful energy management and luck, making it a balanced but somewhat unpredictable choice for evolving Fire decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery EvolutionThis Dark Charmeleon exudes a bold energy that sets it apart from others. The deep reds and the fierce expression make it perfect for a page dedicated to intense fire types. Pair it with other dark or evolved Pokémon for a dynamic, powerful layout that captures that fiery essence without losing the dark twist.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Retro / Evolution / Firestorm

Dark Charmeleon 32/82