Pichu
HeartGold SoulSilver · 28/123 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
28/123
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 #28/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver 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, HeartGold SoulSilver #28/123) changes hands at roughly $25.00, 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 $25.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $5.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $25.00, Lightly Played $11.66, Moderately Played $9.29, Heavily Played $9.12, Damaged $5.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Pichu is valued near $335.31 — about 13x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Pichu: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Pichu sits around $335.31 — roughly 13x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $699.99, PSA 8 $25.53 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.97 | $10.97 | $10.97 | 14 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.79 | $15.79 | $15.79 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.25 | $9.99 | $10.50 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $462.98 | $462.98 | $462.98 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $699.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PCA 6 | $46.08 | $46.08 | $46.08 | 1 |
| ebay | PCA 7 | $34.26 | $34.26 | $34.26 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $335.31 | $335.31 | $335.31 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.53 | $25.53 | $25.53 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.12 | $9.99 | $11.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.66 | $11.66 | $11.66 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.29 | $9.29 | $9.29 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 19 |
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.
