Chikorita 8 / 217 Pokemon Card from Ascended Heroes Set
Chikorita is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kariya and is card number 8 in the Ascended Heroes set of the Mega Evolution…
- Set: Ascended Heroes
- Number: 8/217
- Rarity: Common
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About the Chikorita Pokémon Card
Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Ascended Heroes set, part of the Mega Evolution series. It carries the collector number 8/217 and is classified as Common. The Ascended Heroes set was released on January 30, 2026.
The card includes the flavor text: “A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.”.
Chikorita Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Chikorita
Card number: 8/217
Set: Ascended Heroes
Series: Mega Evolution
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 70
Artist: Kariya
Release date: January 30, 2026
National Pokédex number: 152
Why Collect the Chikorita Pokémon Card?
Chikorita is most often collected as part of a complete Ascended Heroes set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Chikorita Pokémon Card
Chikorita was illustrated by Kariya.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Grading the Chikorita Pokémon Card
Whether Chikorita is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 6 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Chikorita Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Chikorita was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Chikorita
Chikorita appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 99 (around $38.04), Hidden Legends 55 (around $34.87) and Expedition Base Set 100 (around