Chikorita #99
From Expedition Base Set, Chikorita (#99) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $80.00 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Chikorita at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
- Current TCGplayer market value $80.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
Chikorita price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chikorita #99.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $74.97
- Mid
- $75.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $6.28
- Mid
- $13.48
- High
- —
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About Chikorita #99
Chikorita is the #99 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. A Grass-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Miki Tanaka; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $80.00, spanning $74.97–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #99 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Chikorita attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chikorita #99 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hypnotic Gaze
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Double Scratch
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Chikorita price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chikorita #99.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($80.00), Normal ($8.28).
A $80.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $80.00, Chikorita draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Chikorita, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Chikorita 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 4 recorded days the price spanned $80.00–$80.00. The most recent snapshot of $80.00 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Chikorita?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $80.00 market translates to a net of about $69.10 (eBay), $69.50 (TCGplayer), $75.65 (Cardmarket), $70.98 (Whatnot) or $80.00 (direct). That $10.90 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Chikorita #99.
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 Chikorita?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chikorita #99 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Chikorita #99.
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 $80.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $168.80 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.60. You need a graded sale of $125.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.92 (55.8% 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.
Chikorita within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #62 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 61%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Chikorita valuable
- Miki Tanaka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Chikorita is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Grass typing means Chikorita has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Chikorita dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- A $80.00 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Chikorita
- 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 Chikorita can realise well above the $74.97 low end.
- For Chikorita, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chikorita has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Chikorita value questions
What is Chikorita #99 worth?
Chikorita trades near $80.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $74.97–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Chikorita a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Chikorita rare?
Chikorita is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Chikorita have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($80.00), Normal ($8.28). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Chikorita?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $80.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Chikorita cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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