Pichu
Arceus · 25/99 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumber
25/99
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Pichu: Rarity & Collectibility
Pichu in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #25/99 of the Arceus set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Pichu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Pichu (Rare, Arceus #25/99) changes hands at roughly $21.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $21.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $4.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $21.99, Lightly Played $14.80, Moderately Played $9.19, Heavily Played $5.49, Damaged $4.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 | 77 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.19 | $9.19 | $9.19 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 36 |
Collector Outlook for Pichu
Pichu holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Pichu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
