Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Prices for modern premium chase cards usually stabilize after release hype cools, then move based on grading availability, collector interest, and sealed-product supply. Cinccino’s broad character appeal supports value, but it is not a top competitive staple that would drive sustained gameplay spikes.
Next months. Likely to trade in a relatively tight range with modest volatility driven by listings, grading submissions, and retailer stock.
Long term. If the card remains a favored collector piece, it may appreciate gradually, especially in graded 10/graded Pristine/graded Black Label-type grades. Raw copies may stay more affordable while high-grade copies become increasingly scarce and premium-priced.
History
Cinccino is a Colorless-type Pokémon introduced in the Pokémon video games as the evolved form of Minccino. In the TCG, Cinccino has historically been a recurring support-style or utility Pokémon, often valued for consistency engines, defensive abilities, or efficient damage scaling. The ex version in Chaos Rising portrays Cinccino in a premium chase-card treatment, reflecting its established popularity as a cute, collectible Pokémon rather than a top-tier battle icon.
The first printing of Cinccino ex in the Chaos Rising expansion was released in 2026 as card 119/086 in English. This specific version is the Special Illustration Rare / Full Art-style chase printing from Chaos Rising.
- This card is a Special Illustration Rare-style chase card from Chaos Rising, making it substantially scarcer than the regular print.
- It features the Ability Smooth Coat, which can prevent damage from attacks on a coin flip, plus the attack Energized Slap that scales with attached Energy.
- Bulbapedia and other database sources indicate Cinccino ex also exists in regular and Full Art ultra rare versions in the same expansion, so 119/086 is one of the premium collector prints.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Chaos Rising
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Low
- Premium illustration rarity with limited pull rate
- Collector demand driven by character popularity and textured full-art treatment
- Multiple versions exist, but this exact card is the chase printing in the numbering slot
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge whitening, corner wear, print lines, surface scratches, and centering issues. Modern full-art and special-illustration cards often show imperfections on the holo surface, especially vertical or diagonal roller lines, texture wear, and edge chipping from pack handling. Because this is a premium card, centering and surface quality matter a lot for gem-mint grading.
Storage. Use a sleeve immediately, then a toploader or semi-rigid card holder for raw storage. Keep away from humidity, heat, and direct light. If grading is intended, avoid repeated handling and consider penny sleeve plus Card Saver style semi-rigid holder.
Authenticity. Verify correct set numbering 119/086, English-language text layout, proper holo texture, and clean print alignment. Counterfeits often have flat or incorrect texture, washed-out colors, poor font matching, inconsistent energy symbols, and incorrect back coloration. Compare the card against a trusted database image from Serebii, TCGplayer, or PriceCharting before purchase. For a high-value chase card, buy only from reputable sellers or graded examples with recognized cert numbers.
Sources: pricecharting.com, spankyscardshop.com, bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net, serebii.net, tcgplayer.com
