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Raichu
- Number
- BW78
- Illustrator
- Mizue
- Energy
- Lightning
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Raichu - BW Black Star Promos
Raichu is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Mizue. It sits at card number BW78 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Pricing isn't currently tracked for this card on TCGplayer, but we'll pull it in as soon as it appears in the pokemontcg.io feed.
Raichu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW78 in BW Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Market Price History
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Other printings of Raichu
Raichu FAQ
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How much is Raichu from BW Black Star Promos worth?
TCGplayer pricing for this exact print isn't currently in the feed. Browse every other Pokémon card on Catchinary or check BW Black Star Promos for similar cards from the set.
How rare is Raichu?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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?
Mizue illustrated this card. See Mizue'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 BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011. This specific card (#BW78 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Raichu?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 BW 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.