Wo-Chien ex
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 257/193 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
257/193
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wo-Chien ex Worth?
Wo-Chien ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 257/193. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Wo-Chien ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wo-Chien ex (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 257/193) is worth around $12.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.12, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.12, Lightly Played $10.26, Moderately Played $9.50, Heavily Played $10.60, Damaged $8.00 — 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 $69.00 — about 5.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wo-Chien ex?
Grading Wo-Chien ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.12) and a PSA 10 ($69.00) is about $56.88 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.00, CGC 10 $115.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 71 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $65.68 | $65.68 | $65.68 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.75 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.00 | $15.50 | $18.50 | 33 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $71.84 | $71.84 | $71.84 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $13.76 | $13.50 | $14.02 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.26 | $11.21 | $11.21 | 184 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.12 | $10.00 | $17.51 | 1,977 |
Is Wo-Chien ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Wo-Chien ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Wo-Chien ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
