Raichu BW78 / 101 Pokemon Card from BW Black Star Promos Set
Raichu is a Stage 1 Pokémon card with a Lightning type and 100 HP. It features artwork by Mizue and is part of the BW Black Star Promos set, designated as…
- Set: BW Black Star Promos
- Number: BW78/101
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the BW Black Star Promos set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number BW78/101 and is classified as Promo. The BW Black Star Promos set was released on March 1, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.”.
Raichu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Raichu
Card number: BW78/101
Set: BW Black Star Promos
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 100
Artist: Mizue
Release date: March 1, 2011
National Pokédex number: 26
Why Collect the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Raichu is most often collected as part of a complete BW Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu was illustrated by Mizue.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Grading the Raichu Pokémon Card
Whether Raichu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Raichu carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Other Printings of Raichu
Raichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H25 (around