Chesnaught EX #XY18
🔥 Hot MoveChesnaught EX #XY18 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $13.65, 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.
Demand for Chesnaught EX #XY18 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Chesnaught EX at a glance
- Live market value $13.65 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.96.
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
- Unknown rarity.
- Recent averages: €5.64 (7d), €4.16 (30d).
Chesnaught EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chesnaught EX #XY18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $4.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Chesnaught EX #XY18
Printed as #XY18 in XY Black Star Promos, Chesnaught EX belongs to the XY series and dates to 2013. The card carries 180 HP and Grass typing, with a EX designation.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $13.65, spanning $2.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY18 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Chesnaught EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chesnaught EX #XY18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pin Missile
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Wild Tackle
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Chesnaught EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chesnaught EX #XY18.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($13.65) — 1 version in total.
$13.65 gives Chesnaught EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$13.65 gives Chesnaught EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Chesnaught EX trends at €4.96 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.00, lowest NM €0.80).
Chesnaught EX price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €5.64 against a 30-day average of €4.16 (+35.6%).
Latest daily average €1.50 against a trend price of €4.96.
Chesnaught EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $7.98 to $13.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 31.2%, 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 Chesnaught EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $13.65 market translates to a net of about $11.54 (eBay), $11.61 (TCGplayer), $12.62 (Cardmarket), $11.86 (Whatnot) or $13.65 (direct). That $2.11 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Chesnaught EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chesnaught EX #XY18 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 $13.65 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 $59.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.8% 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.
Chesnaught EX within XY Black Star Promos
Chesnaught EX ranks #131 of 178 tracked XY Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $25.58.
That is 47% below the middle of the set — a top-27% position.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Chesnaught EX valuable
- Its Grass typing means Chesnaught EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Chesnaught EX is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Chesnaught EX
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Chesnaught EX can realise well above the $2.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.64 and €4.16) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chesnaught EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Chesnaught EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Chesnaught EX value questions
What is the value of Chesnaught EX?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $13.65 (low $2.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.96.
Should I buy Chesnaught EX?
Short-term momentum is rising (+35.6%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Chesnaught EX?
Chesnaught EX is a Unknown card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Chesnaught EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Chesnaught EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.65. 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 Chesnaught EX?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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