Question 1

What is the current market value of Chimchar #12?

Accepted Answer

Chimchar from McDonald's Collection 2021 is currently trading around $0.28. Week-over-week movement is upward at 12.0%. It now sits 15.4% above its 30-day average of $0.24. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.18 and $0.35, producing a 61% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Chimchar #12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (12.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (56%). Observed 90-day bounds of $0.18 and $0.35 create a 61% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 15.4% above its 30-day reference ($0.24). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Chimchar #12 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Chimchar is a McDonald's Collection 2021 card from the 2021 release window. Card flavor text reads: "The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fire. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Fury Swipes". It is weak to Water type energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chimchar cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Chimchar checklist helps contextualize this specific Chimchar print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.12 to $7.71 (6325% spread). The current card sits -87% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.21. Notable alternatives include Chimchar #15 (Plasma Storm) at $0.28, Chimchar #76 (Diamond & Pearl) at $0.53, Chimchar #56 (Majestic Dawn) at $0.12, and Chimchar #57 (Majestic Dawn) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Chimchar #12 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's Collection 2021 was released in 2021. Series classification for this set is Other. With 25 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Chimchar (#12) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Chimchar #12

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