Charmeleon PSA 10 Cards
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1 Charmeleon PSA 10 cards live · 1 in stock from Japan · prices 30-50% below US.
Charmeleon (#005) is the Stage 1 evolution of Charmander, evolving at level 16 and into Charizard at level 36. As the middle stage of the Kanto starter line, Charmeleon cards trade quietly compared to Charizard but draw consistent demand from line-completion collectors. Base Set (1999), Pokemon 151 (2023) and Evolutions reprints anchor the secondary market.
Charmeleon PSA 10 Cards
Overview
Charmeleon (#005) is the Stage 1 evolution of Charmander, evolving at level 16 and into Charizard at level 36. As the middle stage of the Kanto starter line, Charmeleon cards trade quietly compared to Charizard but draw consistent demand from line-completion collectors. Base Set (1999), Pokemon 151 (2023) and Evolutions reprints anchor the secondary market.
Lore & Background
Charmeleon is a Generation I Fire-type Pokemon, classified by Bulbapedia as the Flame Pokemon, standing 1.1 m tall and weighing 19.0 kg. Pokedex entries describe a markedly more aggressive temperament than Charmander: it slashes opponents with its sharp claws, swings its burning tail to scorch enemies, and grows wilder in tough battles. Charmeleon evolves from Charmander at level 16 and into Charizard at level 36. In the original anime, Ash's Charmander evolved into Charmeleon during the Indigo League before becoming notably disobedient, foreshadowing its later evolution into Charizard. Source: Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Investment Analysis
Charmeleon occupies a unique mid-tier slot: collectors completing the Charizard evolutionary line will always need a Charmeleon, but speculative buyers tend to skip the middle stage in favour of the basic and final-stage cards. This produces softer raw prices than Charmander or Charizard from the same set, but PSA 10 populations are also smaller because fewer copies are submitted. Base Set Charmeleon 24/102 (1999) and Pokemon 151 Master Ball reverse remain the most liquid investment-grade prints. Charmeleon is best treated as a set-completion target rather than a flip asset.
Buyer Guide
For graded investment, focus on Base Set Charmeleon 24/102 (1999) shadowless and 1st Edition copies. Pokemon 151 (SV2a, 2023) Master Ball reverse offers a modern scarcity play. Evolutions (2016) Charmeleon 10/108 is a budget-friendly nostalgia choice. Skip non-holo reprints from low-print modern sets, as resale velocity is poor. PSA 10 premiums on Charmeleon are typically narrower than on Charmander or Charizard, so verify recent eBay sold comps before paying grading fees on raw copies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Pokedex number is Charmeleon?
Charmeleon is #005 in the National Pokedex, a Fire-type introduced in Generation I.
What does Charmeleon evolve from and into?
Charmeleon evolves from Charmander at level 16, and evolves into Charizard at level 36.
Why is Charmeleon cheaper than Charmander or Charizard?
Middle-stage Pokemon get less speculator demand than basics or final-stage cards. Collectors still buy Charmeleon for line completion, but flippers concentrate on Charmander and Charizard, compressing Charmeleon prices.
Is Base Set Charmeleon worth grading?
1st Edition and shadowless Base Set Charmeleon 24/102 are worth grading in near-mint or better. Unlimited copies are borderline — check current PSA 10 pop and recent sold prices first.
Does Charmeleon appear in Pokemon 151?
Yes. Charmeleon 005/165 is in Scarlet & Violet 151 (SV2a, 2023) with Master Ball and Poke Ball reverse-holo treatments.