Pichu
HeartGold SoulSilver · 28/123 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
28/123
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pichu Worth?
Pichu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the HeartGold SoulSilver set, card number 28/123. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Pichu Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pichu (HeartGold SoulSilver, 28/123) is worth around $25.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $25.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $25.00, Lightly Played $11.66, Moderately Played $9.29, Heavily Played $9.12, Damaged $5.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $335.31 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pichu?
Grading Pichu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($25.00) and a PSA 10 ($335.31) is about $310.31 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $699.99, PSA 8 $25.53. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.97 | $10.97 | $10.97 | 14 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.79 | $15.79 | $15.79 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.25 | $9.99 | $10.50 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $462.98 | $462.98 | $462.98 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $699.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PCA 6 | $46.08 | $46.08 | $46.08 | 1 |
| ebay | PCA 7 | $34.26 | $34.26 | $34.26 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $335.31 | $335.31 | $335.31 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.53 | $25.53 | $25.53 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.12 | $9.99 | $11.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.66 | $11.66 | $11.66 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.29 | $9.29 | $9.29 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 19 |
Is Pichu a Good Buy?
Pichu is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Pichu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
