01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Pikachu)

HP 120

TypeLightning

RarityRare

IllustratorNaoyo Kimura

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetPaldean Fates

Released2024

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
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
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

Holo	~$0.22 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.23 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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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 Paldean Fates set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Raichu with 120 HP; top attack near 180 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Electrical Grounding

When 1 of your Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, you may move a Lightning Energy from that Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Thunder Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless · 180 damage

This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
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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