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Platinum Promos

Pichu #38

· illustrated by Kanako Eo

JapanesePokémon · BasicLightning type

Prices & history

Free market data

Ungraded · near mint · holofoil

$947.87 USD

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Market reference for this printing and finish, not a guaranteed sale price.

Other Pichu Printings

Top Values in Platinum Promos

47 cards in this set have available market references.

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  1. 1Spiky-eared Pichu#42 · $5,371.25
  2. 2Pikachu#16 · $2,527.65
  3. 3Pikachu LV.X#43 · $947.87
  4. 4Dragonite FB#18 · $631.91
  5. 5Jigglypuff#47 · $379.15
  6. 6Bulbasaur#30 · $315.96

About This Card

Pichu is a Pokémon card from Platinum Promos (Platinum series, released October 1, 2008), collector number 38, illustrated by Kanako Eo. It is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP.

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Its attack is Baby Steps, and it has the ability Baby Evolution; it is weak to Fighting (+10) and retreats for 1 energy.

Abilities

  • Baby Evolution Poké-Power

    Once 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.

Attacks

  • Baby Steps

    No damage

    Look at the top 5 cards of your deck, choose 1 of them, and put it into your hand. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.

“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”

Card Details

Series
Platinum
Set released
October 1, 2008
Number
38
Card type
Pokémon · Basic
Energy type
Lightning
HP
50
Weakness
Fighting +10
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat cost
1
Artist
Kanako Eo
Legal in
Unlimited
National Pokédex
#172
Card ID
ptp_ja-38

Frequently Asked

How much is Pichu #38 from Platinum Promos worth?

Check the daily price panel for Pichu #38 from Platinum Promos. Match the physical variant and grade to your copy; historical points show reported dates and do not estimate missing days.

What rarity is Pichu #38?

The catalog does not list a rarity for Pichu #38 from Platinum Promos.

Which set is Pichu #38 from?

It belongs to Platinum Promos, a Platinum series expansion released on October 1, 2008 with 51 cards.