Pichu
Sandstorm · 20/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
20/100
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 #20/100 of the Sandstorm 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, Sandstorm #20/100) changes hands at roughly $33.06, 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 $33.06, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $5.72. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $33.06, Lightly Played $34.54, Moderately Played $16.34, Heavily Played $10.63, Damaged $5.72 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.58 | $20.58 | $20.58 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $63.06 | $63.06 | $63.06 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.72 | $5.72 | $5.72 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.63 | $10.63 | $10.63 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.54 | $34.54 | $34.54 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.34 | $16.34 | $16.34 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $33.06 | $33.06 | $33.06 | 29 |
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.
