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Alolan Raichu - SM Black Star Promos (#SM72)

Pokémon Stage 1 Promo HP 110
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$35.39
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Number
SM72
Illustrator
Akira Komayama
Energy
Lightning
It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.
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Alolan Raichu - SM Black Star Promos

Alolan Raichu is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Akira Komayama. It sits at card number SM72 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $35.39, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.

Alolan Raichu has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM72 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 71Strong

Strong market heat. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 98

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 62

Release-window weight.

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Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

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$35.39
Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

Where to buy on eBay 13 active listings · updated 561m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$35.39
Low
$21.65
Apr 2026
High
$35.39
May 2026
Avg
$27.71
Days tracked
45
data points
Change
+63.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 45 data points
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Alolan Raichu FAQ

Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.

How much is Alolan Raichu from SM Black Star Promos worth?

Recent recorded market price is $35.39 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.

How rare is Alolan Raichu?

This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Alolan Raichu has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Alolan Raichu?

Akira Komayama illustrated this card. See Akira Komayama's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Alolan Raichu released?

The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM72 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Alolan Raichu?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is this card in Standard format?

Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the SM Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.