Chimchar

Chimchar

Selected Masterpiece • 14/17
Market Price $2.86
POP Series 6 POP 2007
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Chimchar, a small monkey-like Pokémon, sitting on the ground in a lush, green forest. Its body is mostly orange with a flame on its tail, and it appears to be playfully leaning back with its arms raised. The background includes foliage and trees, suggesting a natural outdoor setting.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
POP
Release
01/09/2007

Scratch

10

Ember

30

Flip a coin. If heads discard a Fire Energy attached to Chimchar.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost