
Chinchou is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kagemaru Himeno and is card number 57 in the Primal Clash set from the XY…
Chinchou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Primal Clash set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 57/160 and is classified as Common. The Primal Clash set was released on February 4, 2015.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.”.
Card name: Chinchou
Card number: 57/160
Set: Primal Clash
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 70
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: February 4, 2015
National Pokédex number: 170
Chinchou is most often collected as part of a complete Primal Clash 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 Kagemaru Himeno.
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 $0.53. Recent listings range from roughly $0.20 (low) to
For context, the Primal Clash set has a median card value near $0.92 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Primal Clash 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 Primal Clash set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Primal Clash set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.53; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Chinchou is from the Primal Clash set (XY series), numbered 57/160 with the Common rarity.
Chinchou is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.53, within a recent range of roughly $0.20 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 Primal Clash set was released on February 4, 2015.
Yes. Chinchou appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.