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Chien-Pao ex
- 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 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 $24.51, 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.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
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Other printings of Chien-Pao ex
Chien-Pao ex FAQ
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How much is Chien-Pao ex from Paldea Evolved worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $24.51. 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 Chien-Pao 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). 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. This specific card (#261 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Chien-Pao 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.