# Charmeleon #169/165

The Charmeleon (#169/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 67% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $30.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charmeleon-sv-scarlet-violet-151-169-165-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #169/165
- 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: $30
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +214.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.7
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 67%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 67% | $77 |
| 8 | 33% | $83 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy (Front) — Slab Case Limits Verification; Tips Appear Pointed But Not Razor Confirmed: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charmeleon carries a market value of $30. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $77, about 2.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charmeleon worth?

A raw (ungraded) Charmeleon from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $30. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Charmeleon cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charmeleon averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 67% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.7, edges 9.3, surface 9.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charmeleon cards are Fuzzy (Front) — Slab Case Limits Verification; Tips Appear Pointed But Not Razor Confirmed (33% of scans).

### Is the Charmeleon worth grading?

Whether the Charmeleon 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