
Chikorita is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is featured in the Lost Thunder set from the Sun & Moon series, illustrated by Aya Kusube. The flavor…
Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Lost Thunder set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 5/214 and is classified as Common. The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”.
Card name: Chikorita
Card number: 5/214
Set: Lost Thunder
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 60
Artist: Aya Kusube
Release date: November 2, 2018
National Pokédex number: 152
Chikorita is most often collected as part of a complete Lost Thunder 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.
Chikorita was illustrated by Aya Kusube.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Chikorita is about
For context, the Lost Thunder set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Lost Thunder set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 8 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 37.5%. 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.
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 8 copies to date.
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
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Chikorita pokémon card is a Common card from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Lost Thunder set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Chikorita is from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 5/214 with the Common rarity.
Chikorita is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 8 copies so far, with about 37.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 8 copies, of which 3 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 37.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
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.
The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
Yes. Chikorita appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.