In 2009, Platinum introduced this print of Chimchar. Card flavor text reads: "It is very agile.
Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.
Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Fire.
This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation.
Current market pricing for Chimchar (Platinum) sits near $0.44. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.45. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.37 and a peak around $0.46 (20% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.
This version is categorized as Common.
Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 20% 90-day spread ($0.37-$0.46), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.45), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
Platinum entered circulation in 2009. It belongs to the Platinum series.
Set size is 133 cards, which categorizes Platinum as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
In the Platinum checklist, Chimchar occupies position #70 as a Common card.
Chimchar sits within a broader pool of Chimchar variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.10 and $0.73 (630% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.24), this card is +80%.
Notable alternatives include Chimchar #18 (Steam Siege) at $0.15, Chimchar #24 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.10, Chimchar #31 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.10, and Chimchar #20 (Ultra Prism) at $0.21.
