Pichu #25
📉 Dip AlertPichu #25 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $23.86, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Pichu #25 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pichu at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €4.95.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Recent averages: €3.08 (7d), €4.61 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $23.86 (Reverse Holofoil).
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #25.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.89
- Mid
- $76.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $8.34
- Mid
- $11.19
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pichu #25
Pichu is the #25 of 99 card in Arceus, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kanako Eo; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $23.86, spanning $25.89–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #25 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #25 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kanako Eo
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #172
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #25 — the playability layer behind the price.
Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Pikachu from your hand onto Pichu (this counts as evolving Pichu) and remove all damage counters from Pichu.
Baby Steps
Look at the top 5 cards of your deck, choose 1 of them, and put it into your hand. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Baby Evolution
- Attacks
- 1
Pichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pichu #25.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $23.86, Normal at $11.34.
A $23.86 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $23.86 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Pichu trends at €4.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.47, lowest NM €0.50).
Pichu price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €3.08 against a 30-day average of €4.61 (-33.2%).
Single-day average: €1.80; Cardmarket trend price €4.95.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $23.86–$23.86. The most recent snapshot of $23.86 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pichu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pichu at $23.86 nets roughly $20.40 on eBay, $20.52 on TCGplayer, $22.32 via Cardmarket, $20.96 on Whatnot or $23.86 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.46.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Pichu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pichu #25 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $23.86 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.84 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-14.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Pichu within Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #26 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
That is 33% above the middle of the set — a top-67% position.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Pichu valuable
- Pichu is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $23.86 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Kanako Eo is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Pichu is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Pichu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.86 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $23.86 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Pichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Pichu value questions
How much is Pichu worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $23.86 (low $25.89, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.95.
Will Pichu hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-33.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Pichu rare?
Pichu is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pichu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($23.86), Normal ($11.34). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pichu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.86. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Pichu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kanako Eo also matters to collector demand.
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