The Cutest Chimchar Cards: Illustration Rares, Promos, and Display Picks
Personalized Chimchar card scouting: stats, lore, and layout notes for binders that feel curated, not copied.
2024-09-16
Popularity Rank: #238
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #249
2019 survey: #189
#238 / 1025
#0390
Chimchar
Chimp Pokémon
It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0390
Height
0.5 m
Weight
6.2 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen IV
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Brown
Habitat
—
Shape
Upright
Why people love Chimchar
Quick read on why Chimchar clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Chimchar triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Chimchar feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐒 Monkeys, Chimps & Apes crowd — Chimchar is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Chimchar from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Secluded Springs
One Shiny
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Promos-A
None
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Brilliant Stars
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
Ultra Prism
Common
Ultra Prism
Common
Steam Siege
Common
Plasma Storm
Common
Supreme Victors
Common
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Chimchar
Binder geometry for Chimchar: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Chimchar #21 (Ultra Prism) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Chimchar binder page.
Chimchar #DP02 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Chimchar binder page.
Chimchar #41 (MEP Black Star Promos) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Chimchar page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Chimchar mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Chimchar chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Ultra Prism
Common
DP Black Star Promos
Promo
MEP Black Star Promos
None
Secluded Springs
One Shiny
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Promos-A
None
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Right page
Brilliant Stars
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
Ultra Prism
Common
Steam Siege
Common
Plasma Storm
Common
Supreme Victors
Common
POP Series 9
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Chimchar cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Chimchar
Illustration by nintendo.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Chimchar
Scene wallpaper — Chimchar
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Chimchar
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for 🐒 Monkeys, Chimps & Apes, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Chimchar's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Chimchar duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Infernape, Monferno, and Piplup; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Chimchar — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
44
Attack
58
Defense
44
Sp. Atk
58
Sp. Def
44
Speed
61
Total: 309
Players file Chimchar around tier "LC" while Ability Blaze (Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Flamethrower — 10% chance to burn the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-fire Chimchar spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Chimchar — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Chimchar, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.
Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can’t extinguish the fire.
It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires.
A second dex beat (Black 2) frames Chimchar as one that is very agile.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Chimchar shows up in Alpha Sapphire lore as the gas made in its belly burns from its rear end.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Panflam
Spanish
Chimchar
French
Ouisticram
Italian
Chimchar
Japanese
ヒコザル
Japanese (Romaji)
Hikozaru
Korean
불꽃숭이
Chinese (Simplified)
小火焰猴
Chinese (Traditional)
小火焰猴
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