Pichu 12 / 111 Pokemon Card from Neo Genesis Set

About the Pichu Pokémon Card

Pichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the Neo Genesis set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 12/111 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.

The card includes the flavor text: “Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”.

Pichu Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pichu

Card number: 12/111

Set: Neo Genesis

Series: Neo

Rarity: Rare Holo

Subtypes: Baby

Type: Lightning

HP: 30

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: December 16, 2000

National Pokédex number: 172

Why Collect the Pichu Pokémon Card?

Pichu is a solid addition to the Neo Genesis set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Pichu Pokémon Card

Pichu was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Pichu Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Pichu is about $319. Recent listings range from roughly $700 (low) to $6,500 (high), with a mid-point near $5,750. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Neo Genesis set has a median card value near $4.51 and an average near $43.40, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +3% over the last 7 days and +23% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Genesis set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Pichu Pokémon Card

Whether Pichu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Pichu Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo cards like Pichu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Pichu

Pichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 22 (around $300), Emerald 59 (around $96.54) and Sandstorm 20 (around $63.33).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Pichu Pokémon Card

The Pichu pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Neo Genesis set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Genesis set. Its current aggregated market price is about $319; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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