Charmander Expedition Base Set Common Pokémon card — value and price

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Charmander

Expedition Base Set · Common
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-97 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$15.79
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $8.68 – $24.21.
▲ 12% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$14.28
Never pay above $15.11
Optimal sell
$17.24
Never sell below $16.22
Buy this card · aim to pay under $15.11
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $17.24 · never below $16.22. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Charmander worth?

Charmander from Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $15.79 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Charmander?

List around $17.24 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $13.60 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Charmander?

A disciplined buy target is about $14.28 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $15.11.

Where can I buy Charmander?

Charmander is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $15.79 and aim to pay under $15.11 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Charmander?

Charmander is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $15.11; paying near or below $14.28 keeps a margin of safety versus the $15.79 fair value.

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