Pichu (ピチュー)
Pokemon • Neo Genesis (Gold, Silver, to a New World...)
Card Type
Baby Pokemon
Set & Number
Neo Genesis (Gold, Silver, to a New World...) - No. 172
Rarity
Holo Rare (indicated by the star symbol)
Edition & Language
Japanese Unlimited (Neo 1) • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00 | Graded (PSA 9): $120.00 - $160.00 | Graded (PSA 10): $450.00+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Japanese Neo Pichu in NM condition range from $35 to $50. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for approximately $135.
Condition Details
Top edge shows very slight silvering/surface wear. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left and bottom based on the yellow borders. No major creases or scratches are visible, though the surface sheen suggests minor handling.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate Recommendation. The card appears quite clean. If a high-resolution scan reveals no surface scratches, it could hit a PSA 9. Grading is only highly recommended if the owner believes it can achieve a Mint 9 or Gem Mint 10, as the value jump is significant.
Card Description
HP 30. Baby Rule: Your opponent must flip a coin to attack this Pokemon; if tails, the attack fails. Attack (1 Colorless): Zzzap - Does 20 damage to each Pokemon in play that has a Pokemon Power.
Notable Features
Features the classic Japanese 'Cosmos' holofoil pattern. Includes the 'Baby Pokemon' baby-face symbol on the left side. Artwork by Ken Sugimori.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The fonts, spacing between the HP and level, and the characteristic grainy holofoil pattern are consistent with early Japanese Neo-era printing. The card stock shows the correct yellow saturation for the period.
Scanned: 2026-04-19T20:26:50.308334