# Charmander #026/197

The Charmander (#026/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a common Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charmander-sv03-obsidian-flames-026-197-reverse-holo

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #026/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: Reverse Holo
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $0
- 4-month change: +48.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $0 |
| 7 | 50% | $0 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charmander carries a market value of $0. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $0, about 0.9× 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 SV03: Obsidian Flames 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 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charmander averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charmander cards are Whitening (50% 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