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Grading Charmeleon from Obsidian Flames isn't worth it at current prices. The gap between the $0.23 raw price and the $52.00 PSA 10 price gives a -42% Return on Grading. Better to put the submission slot toward a stronger card from the same set.
Among the 68 cards in Obsidian Flames with PSA 10 sale data, Charmeleon ranks 31st for Return on Grading and 32nd by PSA 10 price. Of the 8 Uncommon cards with PSA 10 sales, it is 5th for Return on Grading. The median PSA 10 in this set sells for $49.38. 13 of the 68 clear a 100% Return on Grading.
