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Chi-Yu ex
Paldea Evolved 259/193 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Number
- 259/193
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $55.34
- Artist
- AKIRA EGAWA
What it does
Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.
Choose up to 3 of your Benched Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, search your deck for a Basic Fire Energy card and attach it to that Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
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Where it came from
Chi-Yu ex 259/193 was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Paldea Evolved, which debuted in the summer of 2023. This set focused on creatures from the Paldea region, featured in the Scarlet and Violet video games, and introduced players to new mechanics involving Tera Pokémon. The card itself portrays the Ruinous Pokémon Chi-Yu in a Special Illustration Rare format, emphasizing a high-detail, painterly aesthetic that sets it apart from standard game cards.
The artwork for this specific card was crafted by illustrator Jiro Sasumo, who chose a vibrant, swirling composition to reflect the legendary fish’s fiery, aquatic nature. As a Special Illustration Rare, the design is intended to appeal to both competitive players and aesthetic collectors, prioritizing immersive, full-art visuals over the traditional bordered look. Upon its release, the card was widely praised for its fluid linework and serves as a standout example of the artistic direction in modern Pokémon sets.
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