Pichu #0172 Generation II
Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Pichu

· Pichu

When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

Type
Electric
Stage
1 of 3
Category
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Japanese
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.0 kg
Habitat
Forest
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Pichu.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 020
    /255
  2. Attack 040
    /255
  3. Defense 015
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 035
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 035
    /255
  6. Speed 060
    /255
§ IV

Pichu through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 AN

    Atsuko Nishida

    Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

    3 cards
    Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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  • 02 KS

    Ken Sugimori

    Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

    3 cards
    Base era → EX era
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  • 03 KH

    Kagemaru Himeno

    Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

    1 card
    EX era
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  • 04 KE

    Kanako Eo

    Kanako Eo is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2005 to 2019. Work spans series including XY, Black & White, and Platinum, with a cartoonish, playful approach—balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

    1 card
    Diamond & Pearl era
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  • 05 KS

    Kouki Saitou

    Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

    1 card
    EX era
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§ V

All Pichu cards

12 of 15 cards · refined archive view.