Question 1

What is the current market value of Pichu #12?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pichu (Neo Genesis) sits near $326.65. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($305.70), by 6.9%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $256.82 and $326.65, producing a 21% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Pichu #12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $256.82 and $326.65 create a 21% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($305.70), the card is trading 6.9% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1940% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $1428.84, while PSA 10 is $6662.34.

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

Pichu sits within a broader pool of Pichu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $5.40-$53.40, a 889% band. Against the sample mean of $17.60, this card is +1756%. Notable alternatives include Pichu #35 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $53.40, Pichu #59 (Emerald) at $6.88, Pichu #28 (HeartGold & SoulSilver) at $9.61, and Pichu #25 (Arceus) at $10.48.

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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