Chinchou (Japanese)
XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm · 034/070 · Common
Current Prices
Number
034/070
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Chinchou (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Chinchou (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #034/070 of the XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm 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 Chinchou (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chinchou (Japanese) (Common, XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm #034/070) changes hands at roughly $1.99, 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 $1.99, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.25.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Chinchou (Japanese)
As a Common, Chinchou (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 Chinchou (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
