01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Pikachu)
HP
130
TypeLightning
RarityUncommon
IllustratorIori Suzuki
WeaknessFighting ×2
Retreat●
SetAscended Heroes
Released2026
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
- Uncommon
- Foiling
- Promo-style finish — see set notes for specifics.
- 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
No reliable market figure in the price feed for this card; check current TCGplayer and eBay listings for live pricing.
Looking to buy this card?
These links may earn HoloHaul a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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 Ascended Heroes set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 1 Raichu with 130 HP; top attack near 150 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Quick Blow Cost: Lightning · 20+ damage
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 more damage.
Strong Volt Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless · 150 damage
Discard a Lightning Energy from this Pokémon.
- 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.