
Chinchou is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and is card number 35 in the Plasma Freeze set from the Black & White…
Chinchou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 35/116 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.”.
Card name: Chinchou
Card number: 35/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 70
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: May 8, 2013
National Pokédex number: 170
Chinchou is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Freeze 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 Kouki Saitou.
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 $0.62. Recent listings range from roughly $0.26 (low) to
For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +150% over the last 7 days and +127% 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 Plasma Freeze 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.
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.
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 Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.62; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Chinchou is from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series), numbered 35/116 with the Common rarity.
Chinchou is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.62, within a recent range of roughly $0.26 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
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 Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
Yes. Chinchou appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.