Question 1

What is the current market value of Chespin #XY88?

Accepted Answer

Chespin from XY Black Star Promos is currently trading around $5.24. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.3%. It now sits 2.0% above its 30-day average of $5.14. Its 90-day trading band runs between $3.26 and $5.26, producing a 38% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Chespin #XY88 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (-0.3%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $3.26 and $5.26 create a 38% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($5.14). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Chespin #XY88 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, XY Black Star Promos introduced this print of Chespin. The printed flavor text states: "Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Vine Whip". The card has a weakness to Fire. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Chespin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Chespin sits within a broader pool of Chespin variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 3 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $7.31 (8022% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.47), this card is +256%. Notable alternatives include Chespin #5 (Chaos Rising) at $0.09, Chespin #87 (Chaos Rising) at $7.31, Chespin #7 (BREAKthrough) at $0.36, and Chespin #8 (BREAKthrough) at $0.34.

Question 5

What set is Chespin #XY88 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY Black Star Promos is 2013. Series classification for this set is XY. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Chespin (#XY88) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Chespin #XY88

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