Question 1

What is the current market value of Charmeleon #73?

Accepted Answer

Charmeleon from Expedition Base Set is currently trading around $29.47. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +1.1%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($28.62), by 3.0%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $16.87 to $29.47 (43% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Charmeleon #73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (+1.1%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 43% 90-day spread ($16.87-$29.47), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($28.62). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +637% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $36.46, while PSA 10 is $217.14.

Question 3

What is Charmeleon #73 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2002, Expedition Base Set introduced this print of Charmeleon. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Fire. This card evolves from Charmander. The printed attacks highlight "Double Scratch" and "Flamethrower". It is weak to Water type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Charmeleon cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Charmeleon often benchmark it against other Charmeleon cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $61.54 (68278% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($13.69), this card is +115%. Notable alternatives include Charmeleon #RC4 (Generations) at $15.17, Charmeleon #13 (Team Up) at $0.27, Charmeleon #169 (151) at $61.54, and Charmeleon #24 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.09.

Question 5

What set is Charmeleon #73 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Expedition Base Set entered circulation in 2002. Series classification for this set is E-Card. Set size is 165 cards, which categorizes Expedition Base Set as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Charmeleon is card number 73 with a Uncommon designation.

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