Raichu

01Card Stats

02Editions and Print Runs

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

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers

Illustration Rare

Foiling

Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.

Alt art / specials

Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.

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

Modern Illustration Rare full-art Raichu.

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.
• Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
• Required for any complete Raichu master set across eras.
• Collectors of the Paldea Evolved set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Raichu with 140 HP; top attack near 200 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Weakness

Fighting ×2

Retreat cost

1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.

Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.

Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.