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Chien-Pao ex - Paldea Evolved (#261)
- Number
- 261
- Illustrator
- kodama
- Energy
- Water
Chien-Pao ex - Paldea Evolved
Chien-Pao ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paldea Evolved Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by kodama. It sits at card number 261 in the Paldea Evolved checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 220 HP and the Basic, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $29.07, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Chien-Pao ex has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#261 in Paldea Evolved) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 62Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 310m ago
Market price history
Sale History 35 sales · since 2023-06-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $22.95 | ||
| RAW | $20.23 | ||
| RAW | $17.86 | ||
| RAW | $19.69 | ||
| RAW | $19.09 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $18.93 | ||
| RAW | $17.37 | ||
| RAW | $16.93 | ||
| RAW | $17.99 | ||
| RAW | $17.99 | ||
| RAW | $18.22 | ||
| RAW | $20.12 | ||
| RAW | $21.28 | ||
| RAW | $21.84 | ||
| RAW | $19.98 | ||
| RAW | $18.92 | ||
| RAW | $18.99 | ||
| RAW | $20.53 | ||
| RAW | $20.27 | ||
| RAW | $23.87 | ||
| RAW | $21.85 | ||
| RAW | $20.32 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $15.77 | ||
| RAW | $14.81 | ||
| RAW | $15.50 | ||
| RAW | $16.18 | ||
| RAW | $21.25 | ||
| RAW | $21.63 | ||
| RAW | $20.84 | ||
| RAW | $22.00 | ||
| RAW | $21.99 | ||
| RAW | $31.50 |
Other printings of Chien-Pao ex
Chien-Pao ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Chien-Pao ex from Paldea Evolved worth?
Recent recorded market price is $29.07 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Chien-Pao ex?
This printing is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Chien-Pao ex has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Chien-Pao ex?
kodama illustrated this card. See kodama'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 Chien-Pao ex released?
The Paldea Evolved set released in 2023, so this card (#261 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Chien-Pao ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. 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.