Pachirisu · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Pachirisu card
Numbered 208 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, Pachirisu is an Illustration Rare, a Basic Lightning-type carrying 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Pachirisu needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by zig.
Printed on the card, the Pachirisu Pokédex entry reads: "A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity."
What is Pachirisu worth?
Pachirisu is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Pachirisu before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Pachirisu comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Pachirisu can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Pachirisu
For Pachirisu, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Pachirisu, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Pachirisu holo for any raw purchase.
