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Raichu - Generations (#RC9)
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- RC9
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- Energy
- Lightning
The plan for today is to do nothing. My awesome tail is all curled up, and my ears are tired, too.
Raichu - Generations
Raichu is a Common Pokémon card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, released 2016, illustrated by Aya Kusube. It sits at card number RC9 in the Generations checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $16.00, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Raichu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#RC9 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 77Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 309m ago
Market price history
Sale History 216 sales · since 2021-09-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $10.71 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.17 | ||
| RAW | $8.64 | ||
| RAW | $8.75 | ||
| RAW | $7.21 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.48 | ||
| RAW | $5.45 | ||
| RAW | $5.56 | ||
| RAW | $5.80 | ||
| RAW | $5.76 | ||
| RAW | $4.77 | ||
| RAW | $4.91 | ||
| RAW | $3.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.56 | ||
| PSA 7 | $6.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.08 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $33.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.57 | ||
| RAW | $2.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.63 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $33.96 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $37.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.80 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| RAW | $2.48 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $38.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $58.83 | ||
| RAW | $2.48 | ||
| RAW | $3.05 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.94 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $57.33 | ||
| RAW | $3.05 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.41 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $55.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.43 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $53.70 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.82 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.08 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $51.02 | ||
| RAW | $2.82 | ||
| RAW | $3.68 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.85 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.68 | ||
| RAW | $3.28 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.68 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.28 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $10.07 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.55 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.36 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.85 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.36 | ||
| RAW | $3.20 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.71 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.95 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.20 | ||
| RAW | $3.61 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.64 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.61 | ||
| RAW | $3.52 | ||
| PSA 7 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.52 | ||
| RAW | $3.33 | ||
| PSA 7 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $99.32 | ||
| RAW | $3.33 | ||
| RAW | $4.18 | ||
| PSA 7 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $27.30 | ||
| PSA 10 | $99.32 | ||
| RAW | $4.18 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| PSA 7 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $41.61 | ||
| PSA 10 | $99.32 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| RAW | $3.63 | ||
| PSA 7 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $41.61 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.63 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $41.61 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.88 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.88 | ||
| RAW | $3.48 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.48 | ||
| RAW | $3.87 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.87 | ||
| RAW | $3.86 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $74.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.86 | ||
| RAW | $3.31 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.31 | ||
| RAW | $3.34 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.45 | ||
| RAW | $3.34 | ||
| RAW | $3.26 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $43.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.26 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| PSA 7 | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 |
Other printings of Raichu
Raichu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Raichu from Generations worth?
Recent recorded market price is $16.00 (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 Raichu?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" 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?
Aya Kusube illustrated this card. See Aya Kusube'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 Generations set released in 2016, so this card (#RC9 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Generations 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.