Question 1

What is the current market value of Chimchar #18?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Chimchar in Steam Siege at roughly $0.14. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.16) by 10.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.12 to $0.18 (43% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Chimchar #18 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. With a 43% 90-day spread ($0.12-$0.18), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 10.4% below its 30-day reference ($0.16). Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $19.99, which is +14179% versus raw pricing.

Question 3

What is Chimchar #18 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Chimchar appears in Steam Siege, released in 2016. Card flavor text reads: "The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fire. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Scratch" and "Ember". The card has a weakness to 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 Chimchar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Chimchar often benchmark it against other Chimchar cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $18.33 (45725% spread). The current card sits -97% versus the sampled alternative average of $5.02. Notable alternatives include Chimchar #DP02 (DP Black Star Promos) at $18.33, Chimchar #41 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at $7.04, Chimchar #14 (POP Series 6) at $3.28, and Chimchar #31 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.04.

Question 5

What set is Chimchar #18 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Steam Siege entered circulation in 2016. Steam Siege is grouped under the XY era. With 116 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 10 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Chimchar (#18) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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