Chespin – BREAKthrough (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Chespin (#9) is a Common card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Tree Climb attack, Search your deck for a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.31, Cardmarket average sale is €0.21, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.31
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.26
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Quilladin
Attacks & Strategy
-
Tree Climb
[Grass]
Search your deck for a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Seed Bomb [Grass, Colorless, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Chespin from BREAKthrough (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Chespin 9 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Chespin's Tree Climb for Grass energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck af...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Chespin Cards
Looking for other Chespin cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #9 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.31 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Chespin is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Chespin card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Chespin 9 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Chespin with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Chespin card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Chespin works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.