Chespin #9
From BREAKthrough, Chespin (#9) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $11.71 on TCGplayer today.
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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 Chespin #9. Sell on your own schedule.
Chespin at a glance
- No published price history.
- Live market value $11.71 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- BREAKthrough, XY series, 2015.
Chespin price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chespin #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.45
- Mid
- $12.28
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.50
- High
- —
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About Chespin #9
Printed as #9 in BREAKthrough, Chespin belongs to the XY series and dates to 2015. A Grass-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $11.71, spanning $4.45–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #9 / 162
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2015/11/04
Chespin attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chespin #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tree Climb
Search your deck for a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Seed Bomb
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Chespin price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chespin #9.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $11.71, Normal at $0.54.
At $11.71 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $11.71 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Chespin, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Chespin 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.
Chespin has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $11.37 to $11.71; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.4%, 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 Chespin?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Chespin at $11.71 nets roughly $9.86 on eBay, $9.92 on TCGplayer, $10.77 via Cardmarket, $10.13 on Whatnot or $11.71 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.85.
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 Chespin?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chespin #9 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 $11.71 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 $57.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.4% 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.
Chespin within BREAKthrough
Chespin ranks #23 of 36 tracked BREAKthrough cards by market value, against a set median of $16.05.
It sits in the top 39% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo EX (#163), valued at $219.54.
What makes Chespin valuable
- With steady supply, Chespin is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Chespin is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making Chespin's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Chespin appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Chespin is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Chespin
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.71 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Chespin can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- BREAKthrough was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chespin has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Chespin value questions
What is Chespin #9 worth?
Chespin trades near $11.71 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $4.45–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Chespin hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Chespin?
Chespin is a Common card from BREAKthrough (XY series, 2015). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Chespin have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.71), Normal ($0.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Chespin?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.71. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Chespin's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Chespin cards
Chespin appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
