Pichu - Arceus (#25)
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pichu - Arceus
Pichu is a Rare Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Kanako Eo. It sits at card number 25 in the Arceus checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $23.86. 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 (#25 in Arceus) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 80Elite
Strong market heat, 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.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5257m ago
![Pichu [AR-25/99] - [Arceus] English Moderately Played on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/C60AAeSw6j1q4XBP/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 202 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $7.89 | ||
| RAW | $8.93 | ||
| RAW | $8.98 | ||
| RAW | $9.13 | ||
| RAW | $6.31 | ||
| RAW | $6.49 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| RAW | $5.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.45 | ||
| RAW | $4.63 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.89 | ||
| RAW | $4.12 | ||
| RAW | $4.98 | ||
| RAW | $4.05 | ||
| RAW | $4.01 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.27 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $81.82 | ||
| RAW | $3.94 | ||
| RAW | $4.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.23 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $81.73 | ||
| RAW | $4.02 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.98 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $80.91 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.01 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.52 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.53 | ||
| RAW | $4.01 | ||
| RAW | $4.64 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.05 | ||
| RAW | $4.64 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $91.35 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $90.93 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.35 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $94.49 | ||
| RAW | $5.35 | ||
| RAW | $5.64 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $97.24 | ||
| RAW | $5.64 | ||
| RAW | $6.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $105.21 | ||
| RAW | $6.38 | ||
| RAW | $6.39 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $104.60 | ||
| RAW | $6.39 | ||
| RAW | $6.56 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $105.65 | ||
| RAW | $6.56 | ||
| RAW | $6.70 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $106.53 | ||
| RAW | $6.70 | ||
| RAW | $5.78 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.29 | ||
| RAW | $5.78 | ||
| RAW | $4.58 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $81.16 | ||
| RAW | $4.58 | ||
| RAW | $4.13 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $75.62 | ||
| RAW | $4.13 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $84.82 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| RAW | $3.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.92 | ||
| RAW | $3.79 | ||
| RAW | $3.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.03 | ||
| RAW | $3.75 | ||
| RAW | $4.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.74 | ||
| RAW | $4.24 | ||
| RAW | $4.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $80.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.84 | ||
| RAW | $4.11 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.11 | ||
| RAW | $4.11 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.11 | ||
| RAW | $4.08 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.96 | ||
| RAW | $4.08 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $77.13 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.60 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.73 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.16 | ||
| RAW | $4.73 | ||
| RAW | $5.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $78.43 | ||
| RAW | $5.02 | ||
| RAW | $5.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $80.15 | ||
| RAW | $5.24 | ||
| RAW | $4.97 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.88 | ||
| RAW | $4.97 | ||
| RAW | $4.62 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $73.40 | ||
| RAW | $4.62 | ||
| RAW | $4.62 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.62 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.51 | ||
| RAW | $4.62 | ||
| RAW | $4.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.63 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.26 | ||
| RAW | $4.37 | ||
| RAW | $4.63 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.22 | ||
| PSA 10 | $69.22 | ||
| RAW | $4.63 | ||
| RAW | $4.55 | ||
| PSA 9 | $28.76 | ||
| PSA 10 | $68.15 | ||
| RAW | $4.55 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $31.11 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.12 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.79 | ||
| PSA 10 | $57.78 | ||
| RAW | $4.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.30 | ||
| PSA 10 | $50.65 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.98 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 |
Other printings of Pichu
Pichu FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Pichu from Arceus worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $23.86. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. 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 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?
Kanako Eo illustrated this card. See Kanako Eo'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 Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#25 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.