Pichu #45
📉 Dip AlertFrom Stormfront, Pichu (#45) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $23.56 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #45 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pichu at a glance
- Set: Stormfront (Diamond & Pearl, 2008).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.44.
- 7-day average €1.37; 30-day average €2.05.
- Live market value $23.56 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Uncommon rarity.
Pichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pichu #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.85
- Mid
- $100.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.79
- Mid
- $7.34
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pichu #45
Pichu is the #45 of 100 card in Stormfront, a classic-era set released in 2008 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series. A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $23.56, spanning $13.85–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Stormfront
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #45 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2008/11/01
Pichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pichu #45 — 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.
Electric Circuit
Search your discard pile for up to 4 Lightning Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand.
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 #45.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($23.56), Normal ($7.10).
A $23.56 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $23.56, Pichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Pichu at a trend of €1.44, an average sold price of €1.88 and a near-mint floor of €0.15.
Pichu price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.37 over 7 days versus €2.05 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-33.2%).
Single-day average: €1.39; Cardmarket trend price €1.44.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pichu, with a recorded low of $23.56 and high of $23.56; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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.
The $23.56 market translates to a net of about $20.14 (eBay), $20.26 (TCGplayer), $22.03 (Cardmarket), $20.69 (Whatnot) or $23.56 (direct). That $3.42 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Pichu sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pichu #45.
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 #45 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pichu #45.
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 $23.56 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.24 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.54 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.1% 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 Stormfront
By market value Pichu sits at #24 of 63 in Stormfront (set median $19.81).
It sits in the top 63% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#103), valued at $699.99.
What makes Pichu valuable
- Priced at $23.56 with steady supply, Pichu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Pichu comes from the classic era (2008), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Uncommon rarity, Pichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Pichu is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Pichu
- 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 $23.56 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Pichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, 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.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.56 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pichu value questions
What is the value of Pichu?
Pichu trades near $23.56 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $13.85–—; Cardmarket shows €1.44.
Is Pichu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-33.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Pichu rare?
Pichu is a Uncommon card from Stormfront (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Pichu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($23.56), Normal ($7.10). 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 $23.56. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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