Pichu

ピチュー · 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: ピチュー
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.

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Pichu

Stage 1

Base form

#0025

Pikachu

Stage 2

From Pichu

#0026

Raichu

Stage 3

From Pikachu

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 020

/255
Attack 040

/255
Defense 015

/255
Sp. Atk 035

/255
Sp. Def 035

/255
Speed 060

/255

§ III

Best Pichu cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 15 cards.

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§ 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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