Spiky-Eared Pichu #9 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 22 Oct 2026Related Spiky-Eared Pichu & chase cards
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Spiky-Eared Pichu #9 is a Japanese Promo release, one of those cards that pulls at your heartstrings a little because of the character itself, that odd-eared Pichu tied to the Pokemon movie era. If you are digging into Spiky-Eared Pichu value right now, the short version is that it sits around $87 raw, which is a solid number for a promo of this kind and reflects genuine collector demand rather than hype.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $157, up 167% over the past year, with an all-time high of $165 in September 2026.
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Spiky-Eared Pichu price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $1.3k | - |
| PSA 9 | $238 | - |
| PSA 8 | - | - |
| PSA 7 | - | - |
| PSA 6 | $69 | - |
| PSA 5 | $35 | - |
| PSA 4 | $30 | - |
| PSA 3 | $26 | - |
| PSA 2 | $23 | - |
| PSA 1 | - | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $149 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
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The collector's take on Spiky-Eared Pichu
Is Spiky-Eared Pichu worth grading?
So is it worth sending this one off to get graded? Here is the honest math: a raw copy runs about $87, and a PSA 10 sits at $205, which works out to roughly 2.4 times the raw price. That is a real jump, no question, but gem mint is called gem mint for a reason, hitting a clean 10 is not guaranteed even on a card that looks perfect to your eye. Notice too that a Grade 9 only brings $89, barely above raw, so the whole reward here is really riding on pulling that 10. Factor in grading fees, shipping, and the wait time, and you want to be honest with yourself about the centering and edges before you submit. If it is a near flawless copy, grading can make sense. If it is a solid but average copy, you might be better off enjoying it raw or selling as is.
How rare is Spiky-Eared Pichu?
We do not have official population numbers to lean on here, so let us talk about this in plain terms instead. Japanese promos like Spiky-Eared Pichu typically come from limited distribution windows, movie tie-ins, events, or bundled releases rather than mass retail print runs, which naturally keeps the overall pool of copies smaller than a mainline set card. That kind of scarcity does not always mean sky-high prices, but it does mean fewer chances for a fresh copy to surface, and it puts real weight on condition once one does. When supply is naturally capped like this, a clean, well centered example tends to hold its value better over time simply because replacements are not showing up every week.
Where can you pull Spiky-Eared Pichu?
Here is where PackSpy's data actually earns its keep, because price guides cannot tell you this part. We have recorded Spiky-Eared Pichu pulled 4 times, all across collector-crypt, and it has turned up in the Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack specifically. The biggest recorded pull we have logged for this card came in at $1,175, which tells you that when the right buyer is watching, a nice copy can move for well above typical market price. That said, four recorded pulls is not a lot, this is not a card you should expect to open casually, and if you are chasing it, know that most pack opening loses money over time. Buying a known raw or graded copy on the secondary market is usually the more predictable route if you specifically want this one in your collection.
Questions people ask
How much is Spiky-Eared Pichu worth?+
A raw, ungraded copy of Spiky-Eared Pichu #9 is valued at $87 right now. Graded copies move the number up from there, with a Grade 9 at $89 and a PSA 10 at $205, so condition and grading status make a real difference to the final price.
Is Spiky-Eared Pichu worth grading?+
It depends on the copy. A PSA 10 brings $205, which is about 2.4 times the raw price of $87, but a Grade 9 only fetches $89, so the real payoff is tied to hitting that top grade. If your copy has sharp corners and clean centering, grading can be worth the gamble, otherwise it might not cover the cost.
How much is a PSA 10 Spiky-Eared Pichu worth?+
A PSA 10 Spiky-Eared Pichu is valued at $205, roughly 2.4 times what a raw copy brings at $87. Gem mint copies of this promo are not easy to come by, which is part of why that grade commands such a clear premium.
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