Raichu 53 / 196 Pokemon Card from Lost Origin Set
Raichu is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Lost Origin set in the Sword & Shield series. It is a Lightning type with 120 HP. The card features artwork by…
- Set: Lost Origin
- Number: 53/196
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Lost Origin set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 53/196 and is classified as Rare. The Lost Origin set was released on September 9, 2022.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.”.
Raichu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Raichu
Card number: 53/196
Set: Lost Origin
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 120
Artist: GIDORA
Release date: September 9, 2022
National Pokédex number: 26
Why Collect the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Raichu is a solid addition to the Lost Origin 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu was illustrated by GIDORA.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Raichu Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Raichu is about $0.43. Recent listings range from roughly $0.19 (low) to
For context, the Lost Origin set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $6.59, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and 0% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Lost Origin set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
PSA has graded 41 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Raichu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 41 copies to date.
Other Printings of Raichu
Raichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H25 (around