Chimchar (Japanese)
SV5a: Crimson Haze · 015/100 · Common
Current Prices
Number
015/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Chimchar (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Chimchar (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #015/100 of the SV5a: Crimson Haze 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chimchar (Japanese) (Common, SV5a: Crimson Haze #015/100) changes hands at roughly $0.10, 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 $0.10, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.03.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 49 |
Collector Outlook for Chimchar (Japanese)
As a Common, Chimchar (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Chimchar (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
