Pichu #12
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MovePichu is card #12 from Neo Genesis, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $257.57 for its 1st Edition Holofoil printing.
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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 #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pichu at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €184.54 (EUR).
- Neo Genesis, Neo series, 2000.
- Current TCGplayer market value $257.57 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- Rare rarity.
- Recent averages: €122.17 (7d), €104.64 (30d).
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1,299.99
- Mid
- $5,748.77
- High
- —
- Low
- $97.91
- Mid
- $110.41
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pichu #12
Neo Genesis placed Pichu at #12; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2000 within the Neo series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $257.57 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $1,299.99 to —.
“Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”
Printed flavour text on the Neo Genesis #12 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #12 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #172
- Released
- 2000/12/16
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Zzzap
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play that has a Pokémon Power. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Pichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pichu #12.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $257.57, Unlimited Holofoil at $133.45.
At $257.57 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $257.57 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Pichu trends at €184.54 on Cardmarket (avg sold €132.87, lowest NM €6.99).
Pichu price history & movement
Recent sales average €122.17 over 7 days versus €104.64 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+16.8%).
Single-day average: €17.50; Cardmarket trend price €184.54.
Pichu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $257.57 to $257.57; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 · 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 $257.57 nets roughly $223.14 on eBay, $224.43 on TCGplayer, $244.34 via Cardmarket, $229.19 on Whatnot or $257.57 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $34.43.
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 #12 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 $257.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $856.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $273.72. You need a graded sale of $303.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $407.45 (136.9% 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 Neo Genesis
By market value Pichu sits at #7 of 30 in Neo Genesis (set median $105.89).
It sits in the top 80% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia (#9), valued at $1,300.00.
What makes Pichu valuable
- At $257.57 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its rarely listed status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a 2000 vintage card, Pichu benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- At Rare rarity, Pichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Pichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Pichu appeal beyond pure playability.
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.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $257.57 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€122.17 and €104.64) to time entries and exits.
Pichu value questions
What is Pichu #12 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $257.57 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low of $1,299.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €184.54.
Will Pichu hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Neo set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pichu rare?
Pichu is a Rare card from Neo Genesis (Neo series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pichu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($257.57), Unlimited Holofoil ($133.45). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pichu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $257.57. 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 Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Pichu cards
Pichu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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