
Raichu is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is numbered 36 in the Evolutions set from the XY series,…
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Evolutions set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 36/108 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Evolutions set was released on November 2, 2016.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.”.
Card name: Raichu
Card number: 36/108
Set: Evolutions
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 100
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: November 2, 2016
National Pokédex number: 26
Raichu is a solid addition to the Evolutions set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Raichu was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Raichu is about $8.07. Recent listings range from roughly $5.17 (low) to
For context, the Evolutions set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Evolutions set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
Rare Holo cards like Raichu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Raichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H25 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Raichu pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Evolutions set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Evolutions set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.07; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Raichu is from the Evolutions set (XY series), numbered 36/108 with the Rare Holo rarity.
Raichu is classified as Rare Holo.
The current aggregated market price is about $8.07, within a recent range of roughly $5.17 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare Holo cards like Raichu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Evolutions set was released on November 2, 2016.
Yes. Raichu appears on 50 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.