Chimchar #56
From Majestic Dawn, Chimchar (#56) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $19.51 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Chimchar #56. Sell on your own schedule.
Chimchar at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Common.
- No published price history.
- From Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl), released 2008.
- Current TCGplayer market value $19.51 (Reverse Holofoil).
Chimchar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chimchar #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.13
- Mid
- $4.29
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.50
- High
- —
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About Chimchar #56
Chimchar is the #56 of 100 card in Majestic Dawn, a classic-era set released in 2008 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series. A Fire-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Daisuke Ito; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $19.51, spanning $1.13–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #56 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Chimchar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chimchar #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flare
Lunge
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Chimchar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chimchar #56.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($19.51), Normal ($0.51).
$19.51 gives Chimchar real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $19.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Chimchar, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Chimchar price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $19.51–$19.51. The most recent snapshot of $19.51 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Chimchar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $19.51 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $16.62 via eBay's default tier, $16.72 on TCGplayer, $18.18 on Cardmarket, $17.08 on Whatnot and $19.51 selling directly — a $2.89 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Chimchar sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Chimchar #56.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Chimchar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chimchar #56 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $19.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-30.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Chimchar within Majestic Dawn
By market value Chimchar sits at #34 of 69 in Majestic Dawn (set median $19.12).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 52%.
The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.
What makes Chimchar valuable
- Chimchar is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- With steady supply, Chimchar is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- The Daisuke Ito artwork gives Chimchar appeal beyond pure playability.
- Chimchar comes from the classic era (2008), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Fire typing means Chimchar has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Chimchar
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Chimchar can realise well above the $1.13 low end.
- For Chimchar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chimchar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.51 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Chimchar value questions
What is Chimchar #56 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $19.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $1.13 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Chimchar?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Chimchar?
Chimchar is a Common card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Chimchar?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($19.51), Normal ($0.51). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Chimchar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Chimchar?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Daisuke Ito also matters to collector demand.
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