Charmander Base Set Common Pokémon card — value and price

Charmander

Base Set · Common
Pokémon pkm:base1-46 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3.82
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.71 – $4.83.
▼ 34% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$3.34
Never pay above $3.60
Optimal sell
$4.05
Never sell below $3.89
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.60
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $4.05 · never below $3.89. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Charmander worth?

Charmander from Base Set has a fair market value of about $3.82 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Charmander?

List around $4.05 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $2.12 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Charmander?

A disciplined buy target is about $3.34 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.60.

Where can I buy Charmander?

Charmander is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3.82 and aim to pay under $3.60 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Charmander?

Charmander is trending falling ~20% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.60; paying near or below $3.34 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3.82 fair value.

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