Raichu 43 / 146 Pokemon Card from XY Set
Raichu is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the XY set, with a Lightning type and 90 HP. The card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and includes the flavor text:…
- Set: XY
- Number: 43/146
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Raichu Pokémon Card
Raichu is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the XY set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 43/146 and is classified as Rare Holo. The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.”.
Raichu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Raichu
Card number: 43/146
Set: XY
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 90
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: February 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 26
Why Collect the Raichu Pokémon Card?
Raichu is a solid addition to the XY 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.
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
For context, the XY set has a median card value near $0.89 and an average near $5.60, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +3% over the last 7 days and +10% 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 XY 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.
How Rare Is the Raichu Pokémon Card?
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.
Other Printings of Raichu
Raichu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H25 (around