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Chimchar
POP Series 8 12/17 • common
- Set
- POP Series 8
- Number
- 12/17
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $2.77
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Chimchar.
It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Chimchar card, numbered 12/17, was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon Organized Play (POP) Series 8 set. These cards were distributed exclusively through Pokémon League events and promotional programs, serving as rewards for players who participated in organized play at local game stores rather than being sold in standard booster packs. This specific series focused on highlighting Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, fitting within the broader Diamond and Pearl generation of the trading card game.
The design of this Chimchar card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is widely recognized for his clean, expressive style that defined many of the early DPP-era common cards. The artwork captures the playful nature of the fire-type starter, adhering to the standard template established by the Creatures Inc. design team to ensure readability for young players. As a common card in a promotional set, it was intended to be highly accessible to league attendees, serving as a functional entry-level fire-type card for deck building during the competitive season.
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