Raichu

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Raichu - Fossil (#14)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 90
TCGplayer market reference
$221.31
1stEditionHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
14
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Lightning
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
i About this card

Raichu - Fossil

Raichu is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Fossil Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 14 in the Fossil checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $221.31. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Raichu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#14 in Fossil) 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 85Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 40

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

1stEditionHolofoil
$221.31 market
Low $48.00 Mid $87.09 High $350.00
unlimitedHolofoil
$53.73 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7409m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$221
Low
$9.19
Aug 2021
High
$221
Oct 2026
Avg
$105
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
+1164.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 302 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $1763.45 PSA 9 high $258.97 Raw high $23.53
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $19.99
RAW $23.53
RAW $21.50
RAW $19.99
RAW $19.98
RAW $19.99
RAW $18.49
RAW $17.99
RAW $14.00
RAW $16.69
RAW $14.99
RAW $19.43
RAW $19.00
RAW $18.24
RAW $15.84
? Card FAQ

Raichu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Raichu from Fossil worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $221.31. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Raichu?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Raichu has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Raichu?

Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Raichu released?

The Fossil set released in 1999, so this card (#14 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy 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 Raichu legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.