Question 1

What is the current market value of Chien-Pao ex #261?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Chien-Pao ex (Paldea Evolved) sits near $22.91. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 13.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($21.51), by 6.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $14.10 to $26.04 (52% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Special Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Chien-Pao ex #261 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent direction is upward at 13.3%; current pricing is 62% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $14.10 and $26.04 create a 52% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 6.5% above its 30-day reference ($21.51). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Chien-Pao ex #261 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Chien-Pao 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 220. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic and ex. Card rules text: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Printed ability include "Shivery Chill". The printed attacks highlight "Hail Blade". Metal weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chien-Pao cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Chien-Pao printings create a useful comparison set for Chien-Pao ex. The current sample spans 5 comparable cards from 3 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.82 to $7.34 (795% spread). The current card sits +517% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.72. Notable alternatives include Chien-Pao ex #236 (Paldea Evolved) at $2.50, Chien-Pao ex #274 (Paldea Evolved) at $5.37, Chien-Pao ex #61 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.82, and Chien-Pao ex #242 (Paldean Fates) at $7.34.

Question 5

What set is Chien-Pao ex #261 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldea Evolved entered circulation in 2023. Paldea Evolved is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. 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. Within this set, Chien-Pao ex is card number 261 with a Special Illustration Rare designation.

Chien-Pao ex #261

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