Introduction
Widely considered to be the favorite of the three starter Pokemon given to aspiring trainers by Professor Oak in the original Game Boy games, Charmander eventually evolves into the iconic powerhouse Charizard. There are over one hundred Charmander Pokemon cards, so who do we know which ones to collect? In this article, I cover the most valuable Charmander pokemon cards to invest in and collect, starting with the most affordable and ending with the most expensive. If you want to learn more about grading Pokemon cards, read this in-depth article. Remember, collect what you like and buy what you can afford.
Check out this article if you want to submit your Pokemon cards to PSA for grading.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into this list!
1997 Pocket Monsters Japanese
Carddass Vending Charmander #004
PSA 10 sold for $195
2002 Pokemon Expedition
Charmander reverse foil #97
PSA 10 sold for $386
2002 Pokemon Expedition
Charmander reverse foil #98
PSA 10 sold for $220
2004 EX Fire Red Leaf Green
Charmander holo #113
PSA 10 sold for $420
2004 EX Fire Red Leaf Green
Charmander reverse foil #57
PSA 10 sold for $259
2002 Japanese McDonald’s
Charmander holo #004
PSA 10 sold for $420
Here is the holographic Charmander card illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, which has a perfect blend of unique artwork augmented with a distinctive watercolor palette. Only obtainable from the e Minimum Packs exclusively in Happy Meals at McDonald’s restaurants in Japan from January to February, collectors would receive these cards that were compatible with the Nintendo e-Reader. Five holographic cards are in the set, including Charmander, Chikorita, Pikachu, Squirtle, and Slowpoke.
2003 EX Dragon
Charmander City Championships holo #98
PSA 10 sold for $493
2000 Topps Chrome
Charmander Tekno refractor #98
PSA 9 sold for $746
2000 Topps Chrome
Charmander Spectra refractor #98
PSA 10 sold for $432
2000 Topps Chrome
Charmander #4
PSA 10 sold for $194
1999 Pokemon 1st edition
Charmander #46
PSA 9 sold for $969
Featuring the graceful artwork of Mitsuhiro Arita, this card is a splendid addition to any collection in any grade. Even though it is not a rare or holographic card, the sheer popularity and nostalgia of this card will continue to drive interest, especially in 1st Edition.
1999 Pokemon Shadowless
Charmander #46
PSA 10 sold for $73
1999 Pokemon Unlimited
Charmander #46
PSA 10 sold for $194
2008 Diamond & Pearl Stormfront
Charmander holo #101
PSA 10 sold for $1,200
1996 Japanese Bandai
Charmander holo #101
PSA 10 sold for $1,200
2002 Legendary Collection
Charmander reverse foil #70
PSA 10 sold for $2,750
1996 Japanese
Charmander no rarity symbol #4
PSA 10 sold for $3,761
1996 Japanese
Charmander #4
PSA 10 sold for $81
Conclusion
This article lists the most valuable Charmander Pokemon cards to invest in and collect. With a selling price of $3,761, we see that the most valuable Charmander Pokemon card is a PSA 10 gem mint condition 1996 Japanese basic set no rarity #4. The second most valuable Charmander card is the 2002 Legendary Collection reverse foil, which sold for $2,750 in PSA 10 condition.
The condition is critical when it comes to the value of Pokemon cards. If you are new to grading cards, check out this article on how to grade Pokemon cards.
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From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.