What was the first Pichu Pokémon card?

Pichu from Wizards Black Star Promos (1999), illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

How many Pichu cards are there?

15 English Pichu cards across 14 sets, from 1999 to 2025.

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1999 to 2025

Pichu cards through the years

15 Pichu cards across 14 sets, from 1999 to 2025 · Lightning · Metal.

11 years of cards15 cards11 artists

One card from every year Pichu showed up. Which one is yours? Choose your first, your favorite, or one you pulled, and share it.

1999

Base

Wizards Black Star Promos

Illustrated by Ken Sugimori

2000

Neo

Neo Genesis

Illustrated by Ken Sugimori

2001

No new Pichu card

2002

E-Card

Expedition Base Set

Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida

and 1 more that year

2003

Sandstorm

Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura

2004

No new Pichu card

2005

Emerald

Illustrated by Nakaoka

2006

Holon Phantoms

Illustrated by Kouki Saitou

and 1 more that year

2007

Power Keepers

Illustrated by Ken Sugimori

and 1 more that year

2008

Diamond & Pearl

Stormfront

Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida

2009

Platinum

Arceus

Illustrated by Kanako Eo

and 1 more that year

2010

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Illustrated by match

2011 to 2024

No new Pichu cards

2025

Scarlet & Violet

Destined Rivals

Illustrated by Narumi Sato

First card: 1999Pichu, Wizards Black Star Promos, illustrated by Ken Sugimori

11 artistsAtsuko Nishida has drawn Pichu the most, 3 times

Busiest year: 20092 new Pichu cards came out

Newest: 2025Ethan's Pichu, Destined Rivals

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