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Card details
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2000/12/16
- Set size
- 111 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Pichu #12/111 worth?
- Pichu (Neo Genesis) currently sells for about $319.31 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Down 2.3% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Pichu from?
- Pichu is from the Neo Genesis Pokemon TCG set released in 2000, collector number 12/111. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Pichu?
- Pichu is classified as Rare Holo in the Neo Genesis set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Pichu?
- Raw Pichu sells for $319.31; PSA 10 examples sell for $6,662.34 — about 20.9× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Pichu?
- Pichu was illustrated by Ken Sugimori for the Neo Genesis Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Pichu a 1st Edition card?
- Pichu comes from a Wizards of the Coast era set that had a 1st Edition print run. Look for the small "Edition 1" stamp printed to the left of the Pokemon portrait — stamped copies trade at 5–20× the price of unstamped (Unlimited) examples.
