Pichu
Neo Genesis · 012/111 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
012/111
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Pichu: Rarity & Collectibility
Pichu in its sought-after Unlimited_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #012/111 of the Neo Genesis 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 (Holo Rare, Neo Genesis #012/111) changes hands at roughly $74.96, 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 $74.96, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $22.63. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $74.96, Lightly Played $65.65, Moderately Played $44.54, Heavily Played $33.43, Damaged $22.63 — 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 $3,161 — about 42x 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 $3,161 — roughly 42x 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 $202.50, CGC 10 $410.55, CGC 9.5 $200.00 — 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 | DAMAGED | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 15 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 13 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $428.16 | $428.16 | $428.16 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $232.94 | $232.94 | $232.94 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $410.55 | $410.55 | $410.55 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $35.48 | $35.48 | $35.48 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $3,161 | $3,161 | $3,161 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $45.95 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $89.97 | $89.97 | $89.97 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $150.76 | $150.76 | $150.76 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 6 5 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $22.63 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 61 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $33.43 | $32.97 | $37.69 | 75 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $65.65 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 138 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $44.54 | $41.79 | $64.99 | 99 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $74.96 | $74.96 | $74.96 | 70 |
Collector Outlook for Pichu
Holo Rares such as Pichu are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. 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.
