Chi-Yu ex
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 259/193 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
259/193
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Chi-Yu ex Worth?
Chi-Yu ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 259/193. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Chi-Yu ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Chi-Yu ex (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 259/193) is worth around $42.14 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $42.14, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.29. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $42.14, Lightly Played $32.02, Moderately Played $27.24, Heavily Played $22.38, Damaged $15.29 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $113.33 — about 2.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Chi-Yu ex?
Grading Chi-Yu ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($42.14) and a PSA 10 ($113.33) is about $71.19 — a 2.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $191.38, CGC 9.5 $32.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.25 | 58 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $104.29 | $104.29 | $104.29 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $191.38 | $191.38 | $191.38 | 35 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.79 | $11.79 | $11.79 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $113.33 | $113.33 | $113.33 | 54 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.91 | $29.91 | $29.91 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $44.01 | $43.01 | $45.00 | 43 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 6 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.29 | $15.29 | $15.29 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $22.38 | $22.38 | $22.38 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $32.02 | $31.03 | $42.16 | 234 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $27.24 | $27.24 | $27.24 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $42.14 | $36.00 | $52.46 | 1,707 |
| tcgplayer | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 43 |
Is Chi-Yu ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Chi-Yu ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Chi-Yu ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
