Pichu #59
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #59 in Emerald, Pichu is a Common Pokémon card worth about $162.49 ungraded.
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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.
Demand for Pichu #59 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pichu at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.66.
- Short-term trend 115.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $162.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Common.
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #59.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $475.00
- Mid
- $602.37
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.99
- Mid
- $7.26
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pichu #59
Pichu is the #59 of 106 card in Emerald, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 40 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Nakaoka and currently trades at $162.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $475.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #59 / 106
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #59 — 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.
Collect
Draw a card.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Baby Evolution
- Attacks
- 1
Pichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pichu #59.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($162.49), Normal ($8.00).
$162.49 places Pichu in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $162.49 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Pichu trends at €4.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.05, lowest NM €0.30).
Pichu price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.11 over 7 days versus €2.84 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+115.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €24.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.66.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pichu, with a recorded low of $162.49 and high of $162.49; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $162.49 nets roughly $140.66 on eBay, $141.47 on TCGplayer, $154.02 via Cardmarket, $144.48 on Whatnot or $162.49 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $21.83.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pichu #59.
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 #59 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 $162.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $454.78 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $129.64. You need a graded sale of $208.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $207.74 (102.6% 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 Emerald
Pichu ranks #15 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
It sits in the top 86% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Pichu valuable
- Pichu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Nakaoka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $162.49 with thin supply, Pichu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Pichu
- Bulk lots of Pichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.11 and €2.84) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $162.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pichu value questions
What is Pichu #59 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $162.49 (low $475.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.66.
Is Pichu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+115.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Pichu?
Pichu is a Common card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). 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 ($162.49), Normal ($8.00). 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 $162.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pichu?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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