Chikorita – Hidden Legends (#55)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Chikorita (#55) is a Common card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa and the Poisonpowder attack, Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.56, Cardmarket average sale is €0.37, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.56
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.48
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 55
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Water -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Bayleef
Attacks & Strategy
-
Poisonpowder
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Chikorita from Hidden Legends (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin-ichi Yoshikawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Chikorita 55 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Chikorita's Poisonpowder for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Water -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Chikorita Cards
Looking for other Chikorita cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #55 ← Current | 50 | 1 attack | Common | $0.56 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Chikorita is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Chikorita card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Hidden Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Chikorita 55 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Legends is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Chikorita have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Chikorita card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Chikorita works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.