Pichu

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Pichu - Expedition Base Set (#22)

Pokémon Baby Rare Holo HP 30
TCGplayer market reference
$305.33
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
22
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Energy
Lightning
i About this card

Pichu - Expedition Base Set

Pichu is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 22 in the Expedition Base Set checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP and the Baby subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $305.33. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Pichu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#22 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 84Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 40

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 85

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$305.00 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$305.33 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 10 active listings · updated 2378m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$305
Low
$22.05
Sep 2022
High
$305
Oct 2026
Avg
$234
Days tracked
226
data points
Change
+676.9%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 226 data points

Sale History 273 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $12500.00 PSA 9 high $649.50 Raw high $44.27
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $33.95
PSA 7 $41.75
PSA 8 $47.00
PSA 9 $116.78
BGS 9.5 $182.69
PSA 10 $861.94
RAW $39.01
PSA 7 $41.75
PSA 8 $50.00
PSA 9 $109.69
BGS 9.5 $182.69
PSA 10 $857.39
RAW $32.99
PSA 7 $38.09
PSA 8 $43.39
? Card FAQ

Pichu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pichu from Expedition Base Set worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $305.33. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Pichu?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Pichu has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Pichu?

Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Pichu released?

The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#22 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Pichu?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Pichu legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.