Pichu #11
📉 Dip AlertAs card #11 in POP Series 9, Pichu is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $21.33 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.
Pichu #11 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pichu at a glance
- 7-day average €12.54; 30-day average €12.09.
- POP Series 9, POP series, 2009.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Trades around $21.33 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €14.10.
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #11.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.68
- Mid
- $24.43
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pichu #11
POP Series 9 placed Pichu at #11; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the POP series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Normal printing sits around $21.33, spanning $16.68–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.”
Printed flavour text on the POP Series 9 #11 card.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 9
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #11 / 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #172
- Released
- 2009/03/01
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #11 — 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.
Find a Friend
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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 #11.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($21.33) — 1 version in total.
This $21.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $21.33, Pichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €14.10, with an average sold price of €12.38 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.95.
Pichu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €12.54 against a 30-day average of €12.09 (+3.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €14.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €14.10.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pichu, with a recorded low of $21.33 and high of $21.59; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.2%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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.
The $21.33 market translates to a net of about $18.20 (eBay), $18.31 (TCGplayer), $19.91 (Cardmarket), $18.71 (Whatnot) or $21.33 (direct). That $3.13 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #11 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 $21.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $6.39 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-19.4% 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 POP Series 9
By market value Pichu sits at #4 of 11 in POP Series 9 (set median $9.76).
It sits in the top 73% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Garchomp (#1), valued at $66.80.
What makes Pichu valuable
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Pichu appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $21.33 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Pichu is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Lightning typing means Pichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Pichu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $21.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Pichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- POP Series 9 was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Pichu value questions
What is the value of Pichu?
The current TCGplayer market value is $21.33 for the Normal printing, with a low of $16.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €14.10.
Should I buy Pichu?
Short-term momentum is steady (+3.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pichu?
Pichu is a Uncommon card from POP Series 9 (POP 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 1 printing: Normal ($21.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pichu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.33. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
Other Pichu cards
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