Chimchar
POP Series 8 · 012/017 · Common
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 8Number
012/017
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Chimchar: Rarity & Collectibility
Chimchar in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #012/017 of the POP Series 8 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 Chimchar?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chimchar (Common, POP Series 8 #012/017) changes hands at roughly $30.00, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $30.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.95. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $30.00, Lightly Played $4.19, Moderately Played $4.46, Heavily Played $0.39, Damaged $2.95 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.95 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.46 | $4.46 | $4.46 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 17 |
Collector Outlook for Chimchar
As a Common, Chimchar earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Chimchar on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
