Chespin
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 12
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Energy
- Grass
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Chespin - XY
Chespin is a Common Pokémon card from the XY Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It sits at card number 12 in the XY checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.05 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Chespin has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#12 in XY) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 9 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Chespin
Chespin FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Chespin from XY worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.05 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Chespin?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Chespin has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Chespin?
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. See 5ban Graphics's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Chespin released?
The XY set released in 2014. This specific card (#12 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Chespin?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the XY set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.