01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Pikachu)

HP 100

TypeLightning

RarityRare Prime

IllustratorTakashi Yamaguchi

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetHS—Undaunted

Released2010

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Prime
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value

~$116.19 raw

Raw copies run $90.00 to $105.00

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of the Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu line — evolves from Pikachu with a Thunder Stone. Home to the line’s vintage Base Set holo and a long run of GX/V prints.
Required for any complete Raichu master set across eras.
Collectors of the HS—Undaunted set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Raichu with 100 HP; top attack near 120 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Voltage Increase

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Lightning Energy attached to 1 of your Pokémon to Raichu. This power can't be used if Raichu is affected by a Special Condition.

Mega Thunderbolt Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless · 120 damage

Discard all Energy attached to Raichu.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Resistance: Metal -20
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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