Chinchou – McDonald's Collection 2022 (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Chinchou (#8) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2022 released in 2022. It showcases artwork by sowsow and the Electro Ball attack (10 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.27, Cardmarket average sale is €0.08, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.27
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.12
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2022
- Card Number
- 8
- Illustrator
- 🎨 sowsow
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Lanturn
Attacks & Strategy
- Electro Ball [Lightning] — 10
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Chinchou from McDonald's Collection 2022 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator sowsow.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Chinchou 8 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Chinchou's Electro Ball deals 10 damage for Lightning energy.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Chinchou Cards
Looking for other Chinchou cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2022 #8 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.27 |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2022 Set Context
This Chinchou is part of the McDonald's Collection 2022 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by sowsow, 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 Chinchou 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
- The illustration by sowsow resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Chinchou 8 was released in 2022 in the McDonald's Collection 2022 expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by sowsow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: McDonald's Collection 2022 represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Chinchou have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Chinchou 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Chinchou works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.