# Charmander #046/102

The Charmander (#046/102, Base Set, 2023) is a common Pokemon card. Across 16 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.9/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charmander-base-set-046-102-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #046/102
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 4-month change: +214.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 16
- Average overall grade: 7.9 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 8.1
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 8.6
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 25% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 13% | $2 |
| 8 | 44% | $3 |
| 7 | 13% | $3 |
| 6 & below | 6% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 19% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 6% of scans
- L(Back): 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charmander carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $3, about 0.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charmander worth?

The Charmander from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Charmander cards get?

Across 16 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charmander averages a 7.9/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 8.1, surface 8.0, centering 8.6.

### What are the most common defects on a Charmander?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charmander cards are Whitening (19% of scans), Whitening(Back) (6% of scans), L(Back) (6% of scans).

### Is the Charmander worth grading?

Whether the Charmander is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app