Pichu #35
From Wizards Black Star Promos, Pichu (#35) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $105.23 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Pichu at a glance
- Live market value $105.23 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Wizards Black Star Promos (Base), released 1999.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #35.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $65.99
- Mid
- $151.98
- High
- —
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Is this Pichu a good deal?
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About Pichu #35
Printed as #35 in Wizards Black Star Promos, Pichu belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. A Lightning-type (30 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $105.23 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $65.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #35 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #35 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Pichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pichu #35.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($105.23).
As a $105.23 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
As a $105.23 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
Cardmarket does not list Pichu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pichu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $96.80–$105.23. The most recent snapshot of $105.23 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 $105.23 market translates to a net of about $90.99 (eBay), $91.51 (TCGplayer), $99.62 (Cardmarket), $93.46 (Whatnot) or $105.23 (direct). That $14.24 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Pichu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pichu #35 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $105.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $280.43 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $69.86. You need a graded sale of $151.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $122.55 (84.4% 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 Wizards Black Star Promos
By market value Pichu sits at #11 of 53 in Wizards Black Star Promos (set median $44.66).
It sits in the top 81% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Pichu valuable
- At Common rarity, Pichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a 1999 vintage card, Pichu benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- A $105.23 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Pichu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pichu can realise well above the $65.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $105.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil 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.
Pichu value questions
What is Pichu #35 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $105.23 (low $65.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Pichu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pichu?
Pichu is a Common card from Wizards Black Star Promos (Base series, 1999). 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 1 printing: Reverse Holofoil ($105.23). 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 $105.23. 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 Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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