Pichu #20/100
Pokemon card from Sandstorm · released 2003-09-18
Pichu is a Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 20/100 of the Sandstorm set (released 2003-09-18), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$63.33 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $8.16 | $7.25 | $13.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $63.33 | $68.74 | $399.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Sandstorm |
| Number | 20/100 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 40 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Naoyo Kimura |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Baby EvolutionOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may put Pikachu from your hand onto Pichu (this counts as evolving Pichu) and remove all damage counters from Pichu.
Energy RetrievalSearch your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon for each Energy card attached in this way.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Pichu printings
More Sandstorm cards
All Pichu cards · Sandstorm price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.