POP Series 8
POP Series 8 (pop8) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (POP) from 2008-09-01 with 17 catalogued printings. Chimchar near $39.99 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $7.90 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:pop8.
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What is POP Series 8?
POP Series 8 sits in the POP slice of the Pokémon TCG catalog, dated 2008-09-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Chimchar, Lucario, Luxray. Priced printings center around a $7.90 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:pop8 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is POP Series 8?
POP Series 8 is catalogued as a mainline Pokémon TCG set under slug pop8. Cactaur lists 17 printings compared with an official count of 17, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.
When was POP Series 8 released?
POP Series 8 carries a 2008-09-01 release date in Cactaur metadata with 17 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 17 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in POP Series 8?
High references in POP Series 8 currently include Chimchar at $39.99; Lucario at $21.61; Luxray at $21.35; Piplup at $17.39; Happiny at $14.44; Roseanne's Research at $10.87. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is POP Series 8 worth?
Median reference $7.90 with 17 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. POP Series 8 is indexed under slug pop8 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete POP Series 8?
Complete POP Series 8 by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 6× Common, 5× Rare, 6× Uncommon. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 6 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 6 |
| Rare | 5 |
All cards in POP Series 8
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimchar | 12 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-12__ |
| Lucario | 2 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:pop8-2__ |
| Luxray | 3 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:pop8-3__ |
| Piplup | 15 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-15__ |
| Happiny | 14 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-14__ |
| Roseanne's Research | 11 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-11__ |
| Cherrim | 6 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-6__ |
| Luxio | 8 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-8__ |
| Rare Candy | 10 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-10__ |
| Carnivine | 7 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-7__ |
| Yanmega | 5 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:pop8-5__ |
| Probopass | 4 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:pop8-4__ |
| Riolu | 16 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-16__ |
| Turtwig | 17 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-17__ |
| Night Maintenance | 9 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:pop8-9__ |
| Heatran | 1 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:pop8-1__ |
| Croagunk | 13 | Common | __CXV:Usd:pop8-13__ |
Related sets
- POP Series 9 (2009-03-01)
- POP Series 7 (2008-03-01)
- POP Series 6 (2007-09-01)
- POP Series 5 (2007-03-01)
FAQ
How many cards are in POP Series 8?
Cactaur indexes 17 printings in POP Series 8; official count is 17. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did POP Series 8 release?
POP Series 8 shows a catalog release date of 2008-09-01 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. POP Series 8 is indexed under slug pop8 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in POP Series 8?
Chimchar leads references around $39.99 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. POP Series 8 is indexed under slug pop8 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is POP Series 8 good for beginners?
POP Series 8 works for collectors who already know POP. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. POP Series 8 is indexed under slug pop8 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track POP Series 8 prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.