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Pichu - HeartGold & SoulSilver (#28)
- Number
- 28
- Illustrator
- match
- Energy
- Lightning
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Pichu - HeartGold & SoulSilver
Pichu is a Rare Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by match. It sits at card number 28 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $35.21 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Pichu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#28 in HeartGold & SoulSilver) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 64Solid
Strong grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 331m ago
Market price history
Sale History 145 sales · since 2023-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $44.00 | ||
| RAW | $55.58 | ||
| RAW | $41.00 | ||
| RAW | $39.01 | ||
| RAW | $33.94 | ||
| RAW | $37.06 | ||
| RAW | $34.48 | ||
| RAW | $28.15 | ||
| RAW | $28.62 | ||
| RAW | $28.77 | ||
| RAW | $29.17 | ||
| RAW | $28.63 | ||
| RAW | $28.02 | ||
| RAW | $28.35 | ||
| RAW | $27.50 | ||
| RAW | $33.48 | ||
| RAW | $27.50 | ||
| RAW | $19.38 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $44.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $855.09 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $19.77 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $850.25 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $22.46 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $849.38 | ||
| RAW | $22.46 | ||
| RAW | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $845.63 | ||
| RAW | $25.00 | ||
| RAW | $23.68 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $35.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $43.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $48.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $23.68 | ||
| RAW | $22.07 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $35.85 | ||
| PSA 9 | $66.47 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $73.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $22.07 | ||
| RAW | $24.59 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $66.52 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $73.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $24.59 | ||
| RAW | $20.07 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $68.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $20.07 | ||
| RAW | $15.12 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $68.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.12 | ||
| RAW | $17.95 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $68.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $17.95 | ||
| RAW | $15.40 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $53.76 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $59.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.40 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $51.14 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $56.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $14.99 | ||
| RAW | $18.65 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $26.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $52.35 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $58.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.65 | ||
| RAW | $27.52 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.40 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $27.52 | ||
| RAW | $27.52 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $27.52 | ||
| RAW | $22.14 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $22.14 | ||
| RAW | $22.14 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $22.14 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $43.80 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $105.73 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.48 | ||
| PSA 9 | $105.73 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $30.48 |
Other printings of Pichu
Pichu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Pichu from HeartGold & SoulSilver worth?
Recent recorded market price is $35.21 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Pichu?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?
match illustrated this card. See match'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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set released in 2010, so this card (#28 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the HeartGold & SoulSilver set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.