Chien-Pao ex Paldea Evolved #261
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Chien-Pao ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Paldea Evolved (#261), illustrated by kodama. It's a Basic ex Water-type Pokémon with 220 HP, weak to Metal ×2. Its current blended market value is $31.73 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $111 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 2,450 | 31 sold$111$94–$127 | |
| PSA 9pop 1,989 | 11 sold$39$33–$45 | |
| PSA 8pop 216 | 3 sold$22$18–$25 | |
| PSA 7pop 27 | $10$6–$10 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 52% of 4,707 PSA-graded Chien-Pao ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (2,450 of 4,707) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 52.1% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$8); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $110.69 | $71.1 | +$8 | 3.5× |
| PSA 9 | $38.85 | $70.38 | −$63 | 1.2× |
| PSA 8 | $21.60 | $70.21 | −$80 | 0.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 4,707 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 52.1% | $111.00 |
| PSA 9 | 42.3% | $39.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 5.7% | $32.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
48% spreadCurrently 48% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
32% cheaper than the USCard text
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
This Pokémon can control 100 tons of fallen snow. It plays around innocently by leaping in and out of avalanches it has caused.
Card details
Other Chien-Pao ex cards
There are 6 different Chien-Pao ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paldea Evolved #261 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Chien-Pao ex (Paldea Evolved #261) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Chien-Pao ex from Paldea Evolved is worth approximately $31.73 ungraded (near-mint), and around $111 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Chien-Pao ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Chien-Pao ex from Paldea Evolved is worth around $111 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $31.73.
Should I grade my Chien-Pao ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $111 versus $31.73 raw — roughly a 3× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Chien-Pao ex rare?
Chien-Pao ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paldea Evolved (card #261), illustrated by kodama. Its current blended market value is $31.73 ungraded.