Pichu · Pokemon cards

Sets featuring Pichu

14 sets include a Pichu printing. Tap to browse the full set.

How much is a Pichu card worth?

Pichu card values range from about $0.32 for common printings up to $319.31 for the most valuable chase card on this page. The actual value depends on the specific set, rarity, condition, and whether the card is graded — scan your card or browse the printings above to see live market prices from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

What is the most valuable Pichu card?

Pichu from Neo Genesis is currently the most valuable Pichu printing, with a market price of $319.31. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

Are Pichu cards rare?

Yes — at least one Pichu printing trades at $319.31, which puts it firmly in chase-card territory. Look for full-art, alternate-art, secret-rare, or first-edition printings — those are the ones that hold real value.

How many Pichu cards are there?

There are at least 15 Pichu Pokemon TCG cards across 14 different sets, including the base form and 3 variant forms (such as Pichu Bros.).

Should I grade my Pichu card?

Grading only makes sense when the ungraded card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely believe it will grade PSA 9 or 10. With the top Pichu printing here at $319.31, the math works for chase printings but not for common ones. Check our PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison to pick the right grader for the card.

When was the first Pichu TCG card released?

The earliest Pichu Pokemon TCG card on this page was released in 1999 as part of the Wizards Black Star Promos set.

How can I tell if my Pichu card is fake?

Compare the printing on the back, the texture and weight, the rip-test cardstock, the font weight, the holofoil pattern, and the holo registration against a known-real Pichu from the same set. Our spot-fake-cards guide walks through eight specific tests collectors use to flag counterfeits in under a minute.

What is Pichu's Pokedex number?

Pichu is #172 in the National Pokedex.

What Pichu variants are there?

Beyond the standard Pichu, the TCG has printed variants including Pichu Bros., Pichu δ, Ethan's Pichu.

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