# Charmander #168/165

The Charmander (#168/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 21 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.2/10 grade (MINT), with 29% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charmander-sv-scarlet-violet-151-168-165-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #168/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $94
- 4-month change: +142.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 21
- Average overall grade: 9.2 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 29%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 5% | $114 |
| 9.5 | 24% | $113 |
| 9 | 71% | $106 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 10% of scans
- Sharp(Front); Tr: 5% of scans
- Clean(Front); B: 5% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charmander carries a market value of $94. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $114, about 1.2× 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 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 21 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charmander averages a 9.2/10 overall grade. 29% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.2, surface 9.2, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charmander cards are Whitening (10% of scans), Sharp(Front); Tr (5% of scans), Clean(Front); B (5% 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