| Set | Paldean Fates |
| Card number | 242 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 220 |
| Artist | aky CG Works |
| Released | Jan 2024 |
Chien-Pao ex #242 Value (Paldean Fates)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Chien-Pao ex appears as a Hyper Rare Pokémon in the 2024 Paldean Fates set, a component of the Scarlet & Violet line. Illustrated by aky CG Works, it sits mid-tier in set value and has seen recent price softening.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.09 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.70 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €7.43 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 266 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $89.71 |
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Chien-Pao ex #242: rarity, grading and trend
Chien-Pao ex #242 is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card from Paldean Fates, the Scarlet & Violet era (2024). It ranks as number 35 by price out of 245 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 11x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($7.94 to $8.09). The illustration is by aky CG Works.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $24.95 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $7.10 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $22.43 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $8.97 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $89.71 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $16.14 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $18.73 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $85.11 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Chien-Pao ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €4.99 | $8.10 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.00 | $7.93 |
| Sep 2026 | €5.00 | $8.58 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.21 | $8.64 |
| Jul 2026 | €5.99 | $6.43 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.99 | $6.43 |
| May 2026 | €5.99 | $6.43 |
| Apr 2026 | €5.99 | $6.43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chien-Pao ex #242 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.09, a PSA 10 sells for around $89.71 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Chien-Pao ex #242 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Chien-Pao ex #242 sells for about $89.71 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.09 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Chien-Pao ex #242 rare?
Chien-Pao ex #242 is printed at Hyper Rare rarity and ranks number 35 by price among the 245 cards in Paldean Fates. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Chien-Pao ex #242 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $8.09.
Is Chien-Pao ex #242 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.1x raw ($81.62 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Chien-Pao ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (242) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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