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Chimchar

Majestic Dawn 56/100 • common

Set: Majestic Dawn
Number: 56/100
Rarity: Common
Released: 2008
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.51
Artist: Daisuke Ito

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What it's worth

$0.51market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$0.46 – $0.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fire-type card, this Chimchar represents the energetic foundation of the collection, offering a focused look at an early stage of this creature's evolution. Its status as a common card from this set makes it an accessible piece that highlights the foundational design elements of the series.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: fire energyFlare20

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyLunge40

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weaknesswater energy+10Retreatcolorless energy

Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in May 2008 as part of the Majestic Dawn expansion, this Chimchar card reflects the burgeoning popularity of the fourth generation of Pokémon during the Nintendo DS era. The set focused on the Sinnoh region and was designed to integrate the mechanics of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games into the trading card game, highlighting the elemental shift between day and night cycles in game play.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and conceptual artist for the franchise. Sugimori’s style for this card emphasizes a minimalist, clean aesthetic that captures the energetic nature of the Fire-type starter. As a common card, it served as a foundational piece for players building decks around Fire-type synergies, receiving standard reception as a ubiquitous entry in the hobby at the time of its release.

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About

About Chimchar

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