| Set | MEP Black Star Promos |
| Card number | MEP 038 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Artist | Saboteri |
| Released | Sep 2025 |
Charmander #MEP 038 Value (MEP Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Released in September 2025, Charmander MEP 038 belongs to the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo run. Its Promo designation, popular species, and relatively strong placement within the 139-card price table give it more market weight than a routine giveaway. Recent sales data has softened, though it still sits comfortably above much of the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $22.68 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €22.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €27.83 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €31.03 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 1,577 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $409.34 |
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Why Charmander #MEP 038 is priced where it is
Charmander #MEP 038 is a Promo card from MEP Black Star Promos, the Mega Evolution era (2025). It ranks as number 16 by price out of 139 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 18x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($22.74 to $22.68). The illustration is by Saboteri.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $67.08 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $112.89 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $409.34 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Charmander price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €22.00 | $22.70 |
| Oct 2026 | €24.61 | $23.05 |
| Sep 2026 | €32.74 | $29.56 |
| Aug 2026 | €39.18 | $33.41 |
| Jul 2026 | €45.54 | $33.97 |
| Jun 2026 | €46.08 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charmander #MEP 038 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $22.68, a PSA 10 sells for around $409.34 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €22.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Charmander #MEP 038 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Charmander #MEP 038 sells for about $409.34 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $22.68 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Charmander #MEP 038 rare?
Charmander #MEP 038 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 16 by price among the 139 cards in MEP Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Charmander #MEP 038 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $22.68.
Is Charmander #MEP 038 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 18.0x raw ($386.66 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Charmander I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (MEP 038) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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