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Chimchar 12/17

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Set: POP Series 8 Released: Sep 1, 2008

Pokémon: Chimchar

Fire Type Common Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno Pull Rate:1 in 4 packs (25.0%) Evolves To: Monferno

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Found in Booster Packs

3.08 $0.31 (11.19%)

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35.00

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cracked Ice Holofoil

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39.99

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Chimchar 12/17 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	250.00	—	x81
PSA9	14.89	—	x4.8
PSA8	20.80	—	x6.8
PSA7	14.00	—	x4.5

Chimchar 12/17 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3
9.68%
$250.00
PSA 9 Mint
13
41.94%
$14.89
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
12
38.71%
$20.80
PSA 7 Near Mint
1
3.23%
$14.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
3.23%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
3.23%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Chimchar 12/17 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.08 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.72

$3.08

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$14

PSA 7 −$18.90

$20.80

PSA 8 −$12.98

$14.89

PSA 9 −$18.13

$250

PSA 10 +$186.42

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.08 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Chimchar 12/17 Population Report

About Chimchar

It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Chimchar
TypeFire
National Pokédex #[390]
Card Number 12/17
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 4 packs (25.0%)
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
LanguageEnglish
Release Date01/09/2008
SeriesPOP
Expansion POP Series 8
Evolves To
Monferno
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Water +10
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Scratch10
Ember30
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Chimchar.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Chimchar darting through a snowy forest at night, its fiery tail glowing brightly against the cold, while snowflakes swirl around, highlighting its swift and agile nature in the moonlit wilderness.

Playability Overview

Chimchar’s low HP and reliance on a risky Ember attack make it less viable competitively, but it can serve as a basic fast attacker for early game setups or evolve into stronger Pokémon.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Mountain ClimbersThis Chimchar card fits perfectly in a mountainous-themed section. Place it in the middle of the page, surrounded by other Fire-type Pokémon or those with climbing abilities, like Infernape or other mountainous creatures, to create a dynamic scene of adventure.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Adventurous / Fiery Orange / Climb High / Fire Starters

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Chimchar #12/17 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Chimchar #12/17 from POP Series 8 — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Chimchar #12/17 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Chimchar has moved up 11.2% to $3.08. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Chimchar #12/17?

Chimchar #12/17 appears roughly 1 in 4 packs, which works out at 25.0% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from POP Series 8.

How rare is Chimchar #12/17?

Chimchar #12/17 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in POP Series 8.

Is Chimchar #12/17 worth grading?

At $3.08 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $250.00, giving a net return of +$186.42 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$18.13 and PSA 8 returns −$12.98, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Chimchar #12/17 exist?

PSA have graded 31 copies of Chimchar #12/17, of which 3 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 9.7%, or roughly 1 in 10 graded copies.

Is Chimchar #12/17 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 9.7% gem rate, Chimchar grades better than the POP Series 8 average by 1.7 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Chimchar #12/17?

Chimchar #12/17 was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, who has illustrated 1241 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Chimchar #12/17 released?

Chimchar #12/17 was released on 1 September 2008 as part of POP Series 8. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Chimchar 12/17