Pichu #20
As card #20 in Sandstorm, Pichu is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $61.19 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 #20 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pichu at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €4.30.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Short-term trend -1.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $61.19 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $74.99
- Mid
- $382.22
- High
- —
- Low
- $7.17
- Mid
- $12.63
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pichu #20
Pichu is the #20 of 100 card in Sandstorm, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Lightning-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $61.19, with listings from $74.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #20 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #172
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #20 — 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.
Energy Retrieval
Search your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon for each Energy card attached in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Baby Evolution
- Attacks
- 1
Pichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pichu #20.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $61.19, Normal at $12.14.
At $61.19, Pichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $61.19, Pichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Pichu trends at €4.30 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.12, lowest NM €0.40).
Pichu price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.39 over 7 days versus €4.46 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-1.6%).
Latest daily average €1.99 against a trend price of €4.30.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $61.19–$61.19. The most recent snapshot of $61.19 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 · 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.
The $61.19 market translates to a net of about $52.78 (eBay), $53.09 (TCGplayer), $57.78 (Cardmarket), $54.22 (Whatnot) or $61.19 (direct). That $8.41 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pichu #20.
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 #20 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pichu #20.
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 $61.19 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $119.70 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $13.23. You need a graded sale of $107.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $43.19 (42.7% 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 Sandstorm
Pichu ranks #19 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
That is 132% above the middle of the set — a top-81% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Pichu valuable
- Priced at $61.19 with thin supply, Pichu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- 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.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Pichu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Pichu can realise well above the $74.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.39 and €4.46) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $61.19 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 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?
The current TCGplayer market value is $61.19 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $74.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.30.
Is Pichu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pichu?
Pichu is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). 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 ($61.19), Normal ($12.14). 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 $61.19. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pichu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
Other Pichu cards
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