
Chinchou is a Basic Pokémon card from the Neo Revelation set, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It is a Lightning type with 50 HP and features the flavor text:…
Chinchou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Neo Revelation set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 42/64 and is classified as Common. The Neo Revelation set was released on September 21, 2001.
The card includes the flavor text: “On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.”.
Card name: Chinchou
Card number: 42/64
Set: Neo Revelation
Series: Neo
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 50
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: September 21, 2001
National Pokédex number: 170
Chinchou is most often collected as part of a complete Neo Revelation 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.
Chinchou was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Chinchou is about
For context, the Neo Revelation set has a median card value near $9.80 and an average near $71.22, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +27% over the last 7 days and +69% 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 Revelation set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
PSA has graded 322 copies of this card, of which 155 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 48.1%. 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, 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.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 322 copies to date.
Chinchou appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 71 (around $30.00), Aquapolis 70 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Chinchou pokémon card is a Common card from the Neo Revelation set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Revelation set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Chinchou is from the Neo Revelation set (Neo series), numbered 42/64 with the Common rarity.
Chinchou 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 322 copies so far, with about 48.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 322 copies, of which 155 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 48.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
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.
The Neo Revelation set was released on September 21, 2001.
Yes. Chinchou appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.