Chimchar (Steam Siege 18) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Chimchar from the Steam Siege set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 18. It has 60 HP and the attack Ember. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: The gas made in its belly burns from its rear end. The fire burns weakly when it feels sick.

Key Printings

Overview

This guide focuses on the Chimchar card from the Steam Siege set, numbered 18. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or special abilities.

Attacks

• Scratch: dealing 10 damage for one Colorless Energy
• Ember: deals 30 damage but requires discarding a Fire Energy on tails

Variants & Identifiers

This Chimchar printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code xy11 and card number 18. The illustrator credited is Shibuzoh., and the card has no special subtypes beyond Basic.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Chimchar card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No specific tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common Chimchar card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its condition, especially since it has no special print variants that might increase its value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set features Chimchar as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a modest HP. It fits well into beginner decks but lacks abilities or evolutions in this printing. The set itself is part of the XY series, known for introducing new mechanics and Pokémon.