Question 1

What is the current market value of Chinchou #8?

Accepted Answer

For Chinchou in McDonald's Collection 2022, the current reference price is $0.26. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.25, this card is pricing 5.1% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.22 and a peak around $0.27 (19% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Chinchou #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $0.22 to $0.27 (19% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.25), the card is trading 5.1% higher. Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $8.00, representing +2977% over raw value.

Question 3

What is Chinchou #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Chinchou is a McDonald's Collection 2022 card from the 2022 release window. The printed flavor text states: "On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Electro Ball". The card has a weakness to Fighting. The retreat cost for this card is 1. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chinchou cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Chinchou checklist helps contextualize this specific Chinchou print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $0.35 (600% spread). The current card sits +140% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.11. Notable alternatives include Chinchou #48 (Stellar Crown) at $0.06, Chinchou #20 (Paldean Fates) at $0.05, Chinchou #49 (Power Keepers) at $0.35, and Chinchou #51 (Silver Tempest) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Chinchou #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for McDonald's Collection 2022 is 2022. It belongs to the Other series. With 15 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Chinchou (#8) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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