Ekans - XY (#47)
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 47
- Illustrator
- Shigenori Negishi
- Energy
- Psychic
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.
Ekans - XY
Ekans is a Common Pokémon card from the XY Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by Shigenori Negishi. It sits at card number 47 in the XY checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.02 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Ekans has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#47 in XY) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 72Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
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
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
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Other printings of Ekans
Ekans FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Ekans from XY worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.02 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. 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 Ekans?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Ekans has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ekans?
Shigenori Negishi illustrated this card. See Shigenori Negishi'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 Ekans released?
The XY set released in 2014, so this card (#47 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Ekans?
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 XY 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.