Chikorita · Neo Genesis, what to know.
About the Chikorita card
Chikorita is card 53 of 111 in Neo Genesis, released in December 2000, a Common. It is a Basic Grass-type with 40 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Chikorita needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
The Pokédex entry printed on Chikorita reads: "A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays."
About Chikorita in the Pokémon world
The Grass starter of Generation 2. A small leaf-collar quadruped from Johto. Modern reprint demand is steady but quieter than the Kanto starters.
What is Chikorita worth?
Chikorita is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Genesis produced 1st Edition, Unlimited prints. For Chikorita, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Chikorita is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft Wizards-era cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Chikorita
Raw copies of Chikorita are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Chikorita is the practical move.
