Chien-Pao ex 274 / 193 Pokemon Card from Paldea Evolved Set

About the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card

Chien-Pao ex is a Water-type Pokémon card with 220 HP from the Paldea Evolved set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 274/193 and is classified as Hyper Rare. The Paldea Evolved set was released on June 9, 2023.

Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Chien-Pao ex

Card number: 274/193

Set: Paldea Evolved

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Hyper Rare

Subtypes: Basic, ex

Type: Water

HP: 220

Artist: aky CG Works

Release date: June 9, 2023

National Pokédex number: 1002

Why Collect the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card?

Chien-Pao ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Paldea Evolved set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card

Chien-Pao ex was illustrated by aky CG Works.

For Hyper Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Chien-Pao ex is about $6.54. Recent listings range from roughly $4.49 (low) to $53.57 (high), with a mid-point near $7.00. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Paldea Evolved set has a median card value near $0.24 and an average near $7.62, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +16% over the last 7 days and +9% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Paldea Evolved set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card

Whether Chien-Pao ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card?

Hyper Rare cards such as Chien-Pao ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (274/193) sits above the set's printed total of 193, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Other Printings of Chien-Pao ex

Chien-Pao ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldea Evolved 261 (around $30.67), Paldean Fates 242 (around

Final Thoughts on the Chien-Pao ex Pokémon Card

The Chien-Pao ex pokémon card is a Hyper Rare card from the Paldea Evolved set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.54; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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