Chimchar

Chimchar

Selected Masterpiece • 13/17
Artist Midori Harada
Market Price $0.71
POP Series 9 POP 2009
The Illustrator

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Chimchar stands playfully amidst a vibrant backdrop of green foliage and colorful flowers. The little Fire-type Pokémon, with its expressive eyes and lively posture, seems to embody a sense of curiosity and mischief. Its fiery tail flickers gently, suggesting a warmth that contrasts with the serene environment around it. This snapshot captures a moment of innocence and adventure in the life of Chimchar.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
POP
Release
01/03/2009

Serial Swipes

10×

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Sleepy

40+

If you have Piplup in play, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost