Chinchou #71
📉 Dip AlertChinchou #71 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $16.28, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Chinchou #71. Sell on your own schedule.
Chinchou at a glance
- Common rarity.
- Trades around $16.28 on TCGplayer.
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
Chinchou price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chinchou #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $65.71
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.59
- Mid
- $7.99
- High
- —
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About Chinchou #71
Card #71 of Aquapolis is Chinchou, a classic-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2003). A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $16.28, with listings from $39.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #71 / 147
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #170
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Chinchou attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chinchou #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Jolt
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Confuse Ray
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Chinchou price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chinchou #71.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($16.28), Normal ($5.21).
$16.28 gives Chinchou real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$16.28 gives Chinchou real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Chinchou, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Chinchou price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Chinchou has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $16.28 to $30.00; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 45.7% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 21.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 45.7%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Chinchou?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $16.28 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.82 via eBay's default tier, $13.90 on TCGplayer, $15.12 on Cardmarket, $14.21 on Whatnot and $16.28 selling directly — a $2.46 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Chinchou?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chinchou #71 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $16.28 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $62.25 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Chinchou within Aquapolis
By market value Chinchou sits at #152 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
It sits in the top 13% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Chinchou valuable
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Common rarity, Chinchou is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- With steady supply, Chinchou is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by Hisao Nakamura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Chinchou has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Chinchou
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.28 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Chinchou can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chinchou has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Chinchou value questions
How much is Chinchou worth?
Chinchou trades near $16.28 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $39.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Chinchou?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Chinchou rare?
Chinchou is a Common card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Chinchou are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($16.28), Normal ($5.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Chinchou?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.28. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Chinchou cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
Other Chinchou cards
Chinchou appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
