Chimchar

Chimchar

Selected Masterpiece • 12/17
Market Price $10.98
POP Series 8 POP 2008
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

“Chimchar is captured mid-leap, its agile form silhouetted against a backdrop of frosty cliffs. The scene conveys a sense of adventure and determination as this little Pokémon navigates its rugged environment. With its flame flickering brightly, Chimchar embodies both playfulness and resilience, suggesting a moment of exploration. This snapshot invites viewers to imagine the thrill of the climb and the warmth of its fiery spirit.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
POP
Release
01/09/2008

Scratch

10

Ember

30

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Chimchar.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost