Chimchar 13/17
Set: POP Series 9
Released: Mar 1, 2009
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About Chimchar
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #390
- Card Number 13/17
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorMidori Harada
- Release Date01/03/2009
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 9
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points40 HP
- Weakness
Water +10
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fire 
Water +10 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Serial Swipes10×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
- Sleepy40+
If you have Piplup in play, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Chimchar poised alertly on a rocky path, its fiery tail glowing vividly while surrounded by soft flowers and greenery, ready to spring into action amidst the natural wilderness.
Playability Overview
Chimchar's reliance on coin flips and specific support from Piplup makes it inconsistent and situational, limiting its effectiveness in competitive play despite its potential for high damage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Forest Floor FireThis card fits nicely on a forest or nature-themed page, especially ones with smaller or baby Pokémon. Its grounded, earthy background ties well with other cards featuring bushes, rocks, or woodland settings. It’s a solid early-stage fire type to balance out a nature theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Playful / Warm Orange / Starter Stage / Woodland
