Cards › Paldea Evolved › #259
Chi-Yu ex
- Number
- 259
- Illustrator
- AKIRA EGAWA
- Energy
- Fire
Chi-Yu ex - Paldea Evolved
Chi-Yu ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paldea Evolved Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. It sits at card number 259 in the Paldea Evolved checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 190 HP and the Basic, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is one of the very top-tier chase cards in modern sets, typically appearing 1 in every few booster boxes. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $47.88, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Chi-Yu ex has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#259 in Paldea Evolved) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 10 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Chi-Yu ex
Chi-Yu ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Chi-Yu ex from Paldea Evolved worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $47.88. 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 Chi-Yu ex?
This printing is one of the very top-tier chase cards in modern sets, typically appearing 1 in every few booster boxes (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Chi-Yu ex has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Chi-Yu ex?
AKIRA EGAWA illustrated this card. See AKIRA EGAWA'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 Chi-Yu ex released?
The Paldea Evolved set released in 2023. This specific card (#259 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Chi-Yu ex?
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 Paldea Evolved 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.