Raichu 21 / 64 Pokemon Card from Neo Revelation Set
Raichu is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Neo Revelation set, illustrated by Masako Yamashita. It is a Lightning type with 80 HP. The flavor text notes that…
- Set: Neo Revelation
- Number: 21/64
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Neo Revelation set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 21/64 and is classified as Rare. The Neo Revelation set was released on September 21, 2001.
The card includes the flavor text: “If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.”.
Raichu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Raichu
Card number: 21/64
Set: Neo Revelation
Series: Neo
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 80
Artist: Masako Yamashita
Release date: September 21, 2001
National Pokédex number: 26
Why Collect the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Raichu is a solid addition to the Neo Revelation 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 Masako Yamashita.
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 $33.18. Recent listings range from roughly $47.00 (low) to $382 (high), with a mid-point near $49.98. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Neo Revelation set has a median card value near $9.80 and an average near $71.22, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -65% over the last 7 days and -61% 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 Neo Revelation 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 694 copies of this card, of which 216 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 31.1%. 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 694 copies to date.
Other Printings of Raichu
Raichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H25 (around