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Raichu - Paldean Fates (#132)
- Number
- 132
- Illustrator
- Sanosuke Sakuma
- Energy
- Lightning
Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
Raichu - Paldean Fates
Raichu is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card from the Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. It sits at card number 132 in the Paldean Fates checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $26.49, 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 (#132 in Paldean Fates) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 73Strong
Strong market heat. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
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 2522m ago
Market price history
Sale History 28 sales · since 2024-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $18.10 | ||
| RAW | $12.32 | ||
| RAW | $10.46 | ||
| RAW | $10.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.09 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.02 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $9.63 | ||
| RAW | $9.25 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $9.50 | ||
| RAW | $10.44 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $8.39 | ||
| RAW | $8.16 | ||
| RAW | $9.11 | ||
| RAW | $8.53 | ||
| RAW | $9.52 | ||
| RAW | $9.16 | ||
| RAW | $11.74 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.98 | ||
| RAW | $12.97 | ||
| RAW | $24.95 |
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 Paldean Fates worth?
Recent recorded market price is $26.49 (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 shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era (the card is labeled "Shiny Rare" 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?
Sanosuke Sakuma illustrated this card. See Sanosuke Sakuma'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 Paldean Fates set released in 2024, so this card (#132 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 Paldean Fates 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.