Pichu 1st Edition #12 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 29 Oct 2026Related Pichu & chase cards
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Pichu 1st Edition #12 is one of those Neo Genesis cards that just makes people smile, a little Rare pull illustrated by Ken Sugimori back in 2000, when Pokemon cards were still finding their footing as collectibles. If you are looking up Pichu value right now, here is the short version: raw copies sit at $291, and that number climbs fast the better the condition gets. It is not a flashy chase card, but it carries real nostalgia and real money for the right copy.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $265, up 109% over the past year, with an all-time high of $346 in September 2026.
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Pichu price at every grade
Market value at each grade. The population is hidden: PriceCharting shows the same counts for another card, so we cannot tell which card they belong to.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $11k | - |
| PSA 9 | $2.4k | - |
| PSA 8 | $799 | - |
| PSA 7 | $461 | - |
| PSA 6 | $296 | - |
| PSA 5 | $260 | - |
| PSA 4 | $123 | - |
| PSA 3 | $79 | - |
| PSA 2 | $75 | - |
| PSA 1 | $156 | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $251 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
Card details
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Card number
- 12 of 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Lightning
- HP
- 30
- Stage
- Basic
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2000
Attacks
- ZzzapColorless
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play that has a Pokémon Power. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.
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The collector's take on Pichu
Is Pichu worth grading?
So is Pichu worth grading? Honestly, it depends on what copy you are holding. That gap is huge, but hitting gem mint on a card this old is not easy. Neo Genesis cards from 2000 often show print lines, edge wear, or centering issues that keep them out of that top grade, and grading fees plus turnaround time are a real cost before you even see a result. If your copy already looks sharp under a light with clean corners and centered borders, sending it in could pay off well. If it has visible wear, you might be better off enjoying it raw or selling as is rather than gambling on a grade.
Where can you pull Pichu?
Here is where PackSpy's own data comes in handy, since we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just relying on price guides. We have recorded Pichu pulled 49 times across mnstr, collector-crypt, and courtyard, with the biggest recorded pull value hitting $375. That spread tells you Pichu is not locked to one specific product, it pops up here and there, which is part of the fun and part of the risk of opening packs. Worth saying plainly: most pack openings do not pay off, so treat pulling as entertainment first and any profit as a nice bonus.
Questions people ask
Is Pichu worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth about 92.5 times the raw price. But gem mint copies are tough to land on a card this old, and grading costs money and time, so it makes the most sense if your copy already looks clean and well centered.
What set is Pichu from?+
Pichu 1st Edition #12 comes from the Neo Genesis set, released in 2000. It is a Rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, and it is one of the more beloved pulls from that early era of Pokemon cards.
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