Charmeleon

Expedition Base Set · #73 · Uncommon

$140US · TCGplayer

$9.60EU · Cardmarket

-19%7-day (EU)

-8%30-day (EU)

UncommonRarity

#31 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: cooling off — -19% in 7 days; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$120
Market	$140
Mid	$149
High	$1,500

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$140	$120 – $1,500
Normal	$35.80	$34.99 – $349

The same card, different print: $140 vs $35.80 — a 3.9× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€8.89
Avg 1-day	€9.90
Avg 7-day	€10.95
Avg 30-day	€9.67
Low	€2.00

Authenticity check

At $140, Charmeleon is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Charmeleon offered under about $70.00 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Charmeleon (Expedition Base Set #73) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Charmeleon from Expedition Base Set is worth about $140 (TCGplayer US market) and around €9.60 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Charmeleon rare?

Its rarity is listed as Uncommon and it ranks #31 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Charmeleon's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -19% over 7 days, -8% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Charmeleon's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Charmeleon on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Charmeleon is fake?

Because it trades at $140, Charmeleon is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $140 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.