Question 1

What is the current market value of Chi-Yu ex #259?

Accepted Answer

Chi-Yu ex from Paldea Evolved is currently trading around $49.44. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.5%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $48.58. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $32.58 to $49.91 (35% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Special Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Chi-Yu ex #259 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +0.5%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 35% 90-day spread ($32.58-$49.91), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($48.58), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +302% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $58.29, while PSA 10 is $198.59.

Question 3

What is Chi-Yu ex #259 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Chi-Yu ex is a Paldea Evolved card from the 2023 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Special Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 190. Energy typing is Fire. This print is categorized under the Basic and ex subtype. Printed card effect: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Jealously Singe" and "Flame Surge". Water weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chi-Yu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Chi-Yu ex sits within a broader pool of Chi-Yu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 3 alternatives across 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.79 and $12.23 (1448% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($5.64), this card is +777%. Notable alternatives include Chi-Yu ex #234 (Paldea Evolved) at $3.89, Chi-Yu ex #241 (Paldean Fates) at $12.23, and Chi-Yu ex #40 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.79.

Question 5

What set is Chi-Yu ex #259 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldea Evolved was released in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 279 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Paldea Evolved checklist, Chi-Yu ex occupies position #259 as a Special Illustration Rare card.

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