Chinchou #57
📉 Dip AlertChinchou #57 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $11.13, 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.
Chinchou #57 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Chinchou at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.20.
- Hidden Legends, EX series, 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.13 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Recent averages: €0.21 (7d), €0.25 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Chinchou price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chinchou #57.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.80
- Mid
- $9.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.48
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Chinchou a good deal?
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About Chinchou #57
Chinchou is the #57 of 101 card in Hidden Legends, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Nakaoka illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $11.13, with listings from $4.80 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #57 / 101
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/06/01
Chinchou attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chinchou #57 — the playability layer behind the price.
Random Spark
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Lightning Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Chinchou price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chinchou #57.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($11.13), Normal ($0.47) — 2 versions in total.
$11.13 gives Chinchou real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$11.13 gives Chinchou real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.20, with an average sold price of €0.23 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Chinchou price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.21, 16.0% below the 30-day average of €0.25.
Latest daily average €0.05 against a trend price of €0.20.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Chinchou, with a recorded low of $9.27 and high of $11.13; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 9.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
Selling Chinchou at $11.13 nets roughly $9.36 on eBay, $9.41 on TCGplayer, $10.22 via Cardmarket, $9.62 on Whatnot or $11.13 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.77.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 #57 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 $11.13 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 $57.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.9% 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 Hidden Legends
Chinchou ranks #91 of 97 tracked Hidden Legends cards by market value, against a set median of $27.32.
It sits in the top 7% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dark Celebi (#4), valued at $499.99.
What makes Chinchou valuable
- Chinchou is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Nakaoka artwork gives Chinchou appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Lightning typing means Chinchou has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Chinchou
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.21 and €0.25) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chinchou has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Chinchou can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Chinchou value questions
What is the value of Chinchou?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $11.13 (low $4.80, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.20.
Is Chinchou a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-16.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Chinchou?
Chinchou is a Common card from Hidden Legends (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Chinchou?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.13), Normal ($0.47). 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 $11.13. 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 Chinchou?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
Other Chinchou cards
Chinchou appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
