Question 1

What is the current market value of Pichu #12?

Accepted Answer

Pichu (Neo Genesis) is presently valued at about $59.06 in raw condition. Week-over-week movement is upward at 30.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $59.05. The 90-day window shows a floor near $26.79 and a peak around $101.16 (126% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Pichu #12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 30.0%; current pricing is 120% above the 90-day floor. With a 126% 90-day spread ($26.79-$101.16), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($59.05), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Pichu #12 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, Neo Genesis introduced this print of Pichu. Card flavor text reads: "Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Baby subtype. Printed card effect: If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything required in order to use that attack). If tails, your opponent's turn ends without an attack. Notable move text references "Zzzap". Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pichu cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Pichu checklist helps contextualize this specific Pichu print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $1.86 to $146.19 (7760% spread). The current card sits -3% versus the sampled alternative average of $60.71. Notable alternatives include Pichu #35 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $146.19, Pichu #93 (Mysterious Treasures) at $2.95, Pichu #45 (Stormfront) at $1.86, and Pichu #22 (Expedition Base Set) at $103.88.

Question 5

What set is Pichu #12 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Neo Genesis was released in 2000. It belongs to the Neo series. Set size is 111 cards, which categorizes Neo Genesis as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Pichu (#12) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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