Chinchou 55 / 111 Pokemon Card from Neo Genesis Set
Chinchou is a Basic Pokémon card from the Neo Genesis set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP and features the flavor text…
- Set: Neo Genesis
- Number: 55/111
- Rarity: Common
Set
About the Chinchou Pokémon Card
Chinchou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Neo Genesis set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 55/111 and is classified as Common. The Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.”.
Chinchou Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Chinchou
Card number: 55/111
Set: Neo Genesis
Series: Neo
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 50
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: December 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 170
Why Collect the Chinchou Pokémon Card?
Chinchou is most often collected as part of a complete Neo Genesis 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 Chinchou Pokémon Card
Chinchou was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Chinchou Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Chinchou is about
For context, the Neo Genesis set has a median card value near $4.51 and an average near $43.40, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -22% over the last 7 days and -8% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Genesis set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Chinchou Pokémon Card
Whether Chinchou 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.
How Rare Is the Chinchou Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Chinchou 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.
Other Printings of Chinchou
Chinchou appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 71 (around $30.00), Aquapolis 70 (around