Chansey #3
Chansey is card #3 from Base Set 2, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $35.56 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Chansey #3 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Chansey at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $35.56 (Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Short-term trend -8.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €24.62.
- Base Set 2, Base series, 2000.
Chansey price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chansey #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.98
- Mid
- $15.28
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Chansey #3
Chansey is the #3 of 130 card in Base Set 2, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. The card carries 120 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $35.56, with listings from $12.98 to —.
“A rare and elusive Pokémon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch it.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #3 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #3 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #113
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Chansey attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chansey #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scrunch
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Chansey during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Double-edge
Chansey does 80 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Chansey price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chansey #3.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($35.56).
A $35.56 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $35.56 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Chansey at a trend of €24.62, an average sold price of €20.44 and a near-mint floor of €2.80.
Chansey price history & movement
Recent sales average €17.02 over 7 days versus €18.54 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-8.2%).
Latest daily average €15.00 against a trend price of €24.62.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Chansey, with a recorded low of $30.79 and high of $35.56; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Chansey?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Chansey at $35.56 nets roughly $30.55 on eBay, $30.73 on TCGplayer, $33.43 via Cardmarket, $31.38 on Whatnot or $35.56 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.01.
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 Chansey?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chansey #3 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 $35.56 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $37.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.54 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.81 (3.7% 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.
Chansey within Base Set 2
Chansey ranks #14 of 27 tracked Base Set 2 cards by market value, against a set median of $35.56.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 52%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Chansey valuable
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Chansey is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Chansey dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- At Rare rarity, Chansey is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Priced at $35.56 with steady supply, Chansey sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Chansey
- Base Set 2 was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€17.02 and €18.54) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chansey has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Chansey can realise well above the $12.98 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $35.56 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Chansey value questions
How much is Chansey worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $35.56 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $12.98 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €24.62.
Is Chansey a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Chansey?
Chansey is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Chansey have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($35.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Chansey sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.56. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Chansey?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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