Chespin, XY Black Star Promos XY01/211, promo

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Chespin

XY Black Star Promos XY01/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY01/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $5.27
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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Market

What it's worth

$5.27market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$3.95 – $5.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As the first entry in the XY Black Star Promos, this Chespin card serves as a milestone for the introduction of the sixth generation of Pokémon. Collectors value it for its historical role in marking the transition to the XY era and its status as an early promotional release from that series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyVine Whip10

Cost: grass energy colorless energySeed Bomb20

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Chespin XY01 card was released in early 2014 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set, serving as one of the introductory pieces for the Pokémon Trading Card Game's transition into the Kalos region. It was distributed primarily through the Kalos First Partner Blister packs, designed to provide players and collectors with an accessible entry point to the new Generation VI starter Pokémon.

The card features an illustration by 5ban Graphics, a design studio frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to produce sleek, digital-style artwork. By utilizing a clean, vibrant aesthetic, the design aimed to showcase the Grass-type starter's playful personality. The promo was well-received upon release for its availability and its role in helping players familiarize themselves with the new mechanics introduced during the XY expansion era.

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About

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