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Chien-Pao ex
Paldean Fates 242/91 • secret-rare
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Number
- 242/91
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Gold
- Market price
- $10.53
- Artist
- aky CG Works
What it does
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
You may discard any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
Chien-Pao ex was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Paldea Evolved expansion, drawing inspiration from the Ruinous Pokémon introduced in the Scarlet and Violet video games. This specific version, numbered 242/91, represents the Hyper Rare iteration from the special Paldean Fates set, released in early 2024 to celebrate the conclusion of the Paldea region arc.
The card features an intricate, textured gold-etched design that highlights the legendary Ice-type feline. Illustrators at Creatures Inc. opted for a minimalist yet opulent aesthetic for the Hyper Rare line, focusing on the character's spectral form against a shimmering, monochromatic foil backdrop. The design was intended to elevate the card as a high-tier collector's piece, reflecting the prestige associated with the elusive Treasures of Ruin within the game's lore.
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