Chimecho
Emerald · 12/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
12/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Chimecho: Rarity & Collectibility
Chimecho in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #12/106 of the Emerald set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Chimecho?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chimecho (Rare, Emerald #12/106) changes hands at roughly $21.45, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $21.45, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $5.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $21.45, Lightly Played $20.04, Moderately Played $9.04, Heavily Played $3.99, Damaged $5.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.41 | $16.41 | $16.41 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.43 | $22.43 | $22.43 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.76 | $26.76 | $26.76 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.04 | $20.04 | $20.04 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.04 | $9.04 | $9.04 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.45 | 35 |
Collector Outlook for Chimecho
Chimecho holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Chimecho on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
