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Chien-Pao ex - Paldean Fates (#242)
- 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 Hyper Rare - the gold-bordered secret-rare tier numbered above the set total. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $10.09, 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.
CIV 59Average
Strong market heat. Weak 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 315m ago
Market price history
Sale History 28 sales · since 2024-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $8.86 | ||
| RAW | $7.36 | ||
| RAW | $7.27 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.30 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.16 | ||
| RAW | $8.37 | ||
| RAW | $7.34 | ||
| RAW | $7.65 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.01 | ||
| RAW | $8.34 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $10.78 | ||
| RAW | $9.35 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $8.20 | ||
| RAW | $9.14 | ||
| RAW | $9.88 | ||
| RAW | $11.73 | ||
| RAW | $11.45 | ||
| RAW | $11.15 | ||
| RAW | $12.93 | ||
| RAW | $14.00 | ||
| RAW | $13.61 | ||
| RAW | $21.18 |
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 Paldean Fates worth?
Recent recorded market price is $10.09 (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 Hyper Rare - the gold-bordered secret-rare tier numbered above the set total (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, so this card (#242 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 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.