Chimchar (Brilliant Stars 24) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Chimchar from the Brilliant Stars set is a Common card numbered 24. It features 50 HP and a single attack called Ember. This card offers a straightforward design for collectors seeking a classic Fire-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attack: Ember (30 damage, discard an Energy)
• Evolves From: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh9
• Flavor Text: “The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh9/swsh9-24.jpg

Key Printings

This Chimchar card is from the Brilliant Stars set, identified by the set code swsh9 and card number 24. It is a common rarity card featuring artwork by Shin Nagasawa. No alternate printings or special editions are noted for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Chimchar card. Key identifiers include its common rarity, the regulation mark F, and the single Fire-type Ember attack that requires discarding an Energy. The card’s straightforward design and modest HP make it easily recognizable within the Brilliant Stars set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Chimchar card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no noted variants, standard card care applies: store in a protective sleeve and keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant artwork by Shin Nagasawa. Given its common status, it is ideal for beginner collectors or those focusing on the Brilliant Stars set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set features Chimchar as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a simple but effective Ember attack. The card’s flavor text and art emphasize Chimchar’s fiery nature and vulnerability, making it a charming addition to any collection focused on the Sword & Shield era.