Pichu 22/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released Sep 15, 2002
Pichu is a Holo Rare Lightning-type Baby Pokemon card, number 22/165 in Expedition Base Set (released Sep 15, 2002), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$305.33 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$251.19 to ~$305.33, up 21.6%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$305.00 | ~$149.99 | ~$288.21 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$305.33 | ~$199.99 | ~$265.98 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 22/165 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 30 |
| Stage | Baby |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number22/165Card 22 of the 165 in the main Expedition Base Set list.
- Set symbol
The small Expedition Base Set symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Atsuko Nishida” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Energy PatchTake a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to another of your Pokémon.
Weakness: Fire x2 · Resistance: Grass -30 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Pichu printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Pichu cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.