Chimecho
SV06: Twilight Masquerade · 179/167 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
179/167
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Chimecho Worth?
Chimecho (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV06: Twilight Masquerade, card number 179/167. 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.
Chimecho Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Chimecho (SV06: Twilight Masquerade, 179/167) is worth around $4.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.59, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.40. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.59, Lightly Played $3.26, Moderately Played $3.14, Heavily Played $1.90, Damaged $4.40 — 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 $36.00 — about 7.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.40.
Is It Worth Grading Chimecho?
Grading Chimecho can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.59) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $31.41 — a 7.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.40, CGC 10 $13.50, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | $3.71 | $3.71 | $3.71 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 129 |
| ebay | ACE 7 | $6.74 | $6.74 | $6.74 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $8.27 | $8.27 | $8.27 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.51 | $5.51 | $5.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 | 28 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.40 | $4.40 | $4.40 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.26 | $2.25 | $4.34 | 352 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.14 | $3.14 | $3.14 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.59 | $2.00 | $12.99 | 5,078 |
Is Chimecho a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Chimecho 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 Chimecho's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
