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Wo-Chien ex - Paldea Evolved (#257)
- Number
- 257
- Illustrator
- takuyoa
- Energy
- Grass
Wo-Chien ex - Paldea Evolved
Wo-Chien ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paldea Evolved Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by takuyoa. It sits at card number 257 in the Paldea Evolved checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 230 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 $16.12, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Wo-Chien ex has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#257 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 65Solid
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
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 305m ago
Market price history
Sale History 103 sales · since 2023-06-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $13.44 | ||
| RAW | $12.95 | ||
| RAW | $11.48 | ||
| RAW | $10.75 | ||
| RAW | $11.24 | ||
| RAW | $11.92 | ||
| RAW | $10.52 | ||
| RAW | $10.02 | ||
| RAW | $10.93 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.78 | ||
| RAW | $10.13 | ||
| RAW | $10.92 | ||
| RAW | $12.55 | ||
| RAW | $11.34 | ||
| RAW | $9.01 | ||
| RAW | $8.88 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.53 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $60.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.97 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.55 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.33 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $26.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.47 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.55 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.95 | ||
| RAW | $9.47 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $26.02 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $29.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.39 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.94 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.94 | ||
| RAW | $7.06 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.06 | ||
| RAW | $6.76 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $56.01 | ||
| RAW | $6.76 | ||
| RAW | $6.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.26 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $61.98 | ||
| RAW | $6.84 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.70 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $67.62 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.52 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.70 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $75.47 | ||
| RAW | $9.52 | ||
| RAW | $9.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.57 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $75.80 | ||
| RAW | $9.98 | ||
| RAW | $7.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.34 | ||
| PSA 10 | $83.25 | ||
| RAW | $7.38 | ||
| RAW | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $24.30 | ||
| PSA 10 | $84.06 | ||
| RAW | $11.00 | ||
| RAW | $16.69 | ||
| PSA 9 | $31.47 | ||
| PSA 10 | $112.96 | ||
| RAW | $16.69 |
Other printings of Wo-Chien ex
Wo-Chien ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Wo-Chien ex from Paldea Evolved worth?
Recent recorded market price is $16.12 (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 Wo-Chien 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). Wo-Chien ex has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Wo-Chien ex?
takuyoa illustrated this card. See takuyoa'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 Wo-Chien ex released?
The Paldea Evolved set released in 2023, so this card (#257 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Wo-Chien 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.