Question 1

What is the current market value of Chikorita #99?

Accepted Answer

Chikorita from Expedition Base Set is currently trading around $5.82. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -0.6%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($5.86). Its 90-day trading band runs between $5.34 and $5.93, producing a 10% range and low-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Chikorita #99 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (-0.6%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 10% 90-day spread ($5.34-$5.93), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($5.86). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +805% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $30.61, while PSA 10 is $52.65.

Question 3

What is Chikorita #99 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2002, Expedition Base Set introduced this print of Chikorita. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Hypnotic Gaze" and "Double Scratch". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Water. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chikorita cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Chikorita printings create a useful comparison set for Chikorita. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.20 and $11.72 (5760% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.39), this card is +143%. Notable alternatives include Chikorita #55 (Hidden Legends) at $1.22, Chikorita #RC1 (Generations) at $11.72, Chikorita #8 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.20, and Chikorita #8 (Mega Evolution) at $0.20.

Question 5

What set is Chikorita #99 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Expedition Base Set entered circulation in 2002. Expedition Base Set is grouped under the E-Card era. 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. In the Expedition Base Set checklist, Chikorita occupies position #99 as a Common card.

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