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.
“Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire.”
Printed flavour text on the Majestic Dawn #56 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #56 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #390
- 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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