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Chien-Pao ex
- Number
- 242
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
- Energy
- Water
Chien-Pao ex - Paldean Fates
Chien-Pao ex is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card from the Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by aky CG Works. It sits at card number 242 in the Paldean Fates checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 220 HP and the Basic, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a gold / rainbow secret rare - ultra-short print, typically 1 in 140+ packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $8.43, 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 (#242 in Paldean Fates) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 11 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 Paldean Fates worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $8.43. 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 a gold / rainbow secret rare - ultra-short print, typically 1 in 140+ packs (the card is labeled "Hyper 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?
aky CG Works illustrated this card. See aky CG Works'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 Paldean Fates set released in 2024. This specific card (#242 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 Paldean Fates 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.