Raichu

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Raichu - XY (#43)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 90
TCGplayer market reference
$6.01
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Set
XY
Number
43
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Lightning
When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.
i About this card

Raichu - XY

Raichu is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the XY Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 43 in the XY 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 reverseHolofoil is $6.01. 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 (#43 in XY) 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 79Strong

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 65

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.

holofoil
$3.74 market
Low $1.00 Mid $2.90 High $13.41
reverseHolofoil
$6.01 market
Low $1.00 Mid $2.39 High $19.68

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7076m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$6.01
Low
$1.00
Apr 2022
High
$6.01
Oct 2026
Avg
$3.30
Days tracked
250
data points
Change
+84.9%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 250 data points

Sale History 258 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $79.97 PSA 9 high $49.99 Raw high $4.61
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.88
RAW $1.88
RAW $1.43
RAW $1.25
RAW $1.57
RAW $1.55
RAW $2.09
RAW $2.51
RAW $2.25
RAW $1.99
RAW $2.46
RAW $2.87
RAW $2.07
RAW $1.93
RAW $2.42
? Card FAQ

Raichu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Raichu from XY worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $6.01. 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 XY set released in 2014, so this card (#43 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.