Chi-Yu (Japanese)
SV4K: Ancient Roar · 016/066 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
016/066
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Chi-Yu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Chi-Yu (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #016/066 of the SV4K: Ancient Roar set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Chi-Yu (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chi-Yu (Japanese) (Rare, SV4K: Ancient Roar #016/066) changes hands at roughly $0.69, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.69, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.41.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 37 |
Collector Outlook for Chi-Yu (Japanese)
Chi-Yu (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Chi-Yu (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
