
Pichu is a Basic Pokémon card from the Stormfront set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series, released in the mid-2000s era (2008). It has a Lightning type and…
Pichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Stormfront set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 45/100 and is classified as Uncommon. The Stormfront set was released on November 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.”.
Card name: Pichu
Card number: 45/100
Set: Stormfront
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 50
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: November 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 172
Pichu is most often collected as part of a complete Stormfront set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Pichu was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Pichu is about
For context, the Stormfront set has a median card value near $5.70 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Stormfront set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
As an Uncommon card, Pichu sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Pichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Genesis 12 (around $319), Expedition Base Set 22 (around $300) and Emerald 59 (around $96.54).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Pichu pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Stormfront set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Stormfront set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Pichu is from the Stormfront set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 45/100 with the Uncommon rarity.
Pichu is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As an Uncommon card, Pichu sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Stormfront set was released on November 1, 2008.
Yes. Pichu appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.