# Charmeleon #169/165

The Charmeleon (#169/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 11 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 27% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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: $61
- 4-month change: +238.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 11
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 27%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 27% | $66 |
| 9 | 45% | $80 |
| 8 | 27% | $74 |

### Most common condition issues

- Blur (Front); Unverifiable: 9% of scans
- Sharp (Front): 9% of scans
- Glare (Front: 9% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charmeleon carries a market value of $61. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $66, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charmeleon worth?

The Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon cards get?

Across 11 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charmeleon averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 27% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.0, surface 8.9, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charmeleon cards are Blur (Front); Unverifiable (9% of scans), Sharp (Front) (9% of scans), Glare (Front (9% 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