Chimchar

Chimchar

Selected Masterpiece • 12/25
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $0.89
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Chimchar, a small, energetic monkey-like Pokémon, perched on a rocky ledge as it gazes out over a vast landscape. With its fiery tail flickering, it radiates a sense of curiosity and adventure, embodying the spirit of exploration. The backdrop of towering mountains adds a sense of grandeur to the scene, suggesting the challenges that lie ahead. This moment captures Chimchar in a state of anticipation, ready to embark on its journey.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Fire
Release
09/02/2021

Fury Swipes

10×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost