Raichu #14
As card #14 in Base Set, Raichu is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $62.71 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Raichu #14 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Raichu at a glance
- Trades around $62.71 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €35.30.
- Rare rarity.
- Set: Base Set (Base, 1999).
- Recent averages: €44.65 (7d), €43.15 (30d).
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #14.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $41.00
- Mid
- $59.75
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #14
Printed as #14 in Base Set, Raichu belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. The card carries 80 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Holofoil printing sits around $62.71, spanning $41.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #14 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #14 — the playability layer behind the price.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.
Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #14.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($62.71).
At $62.71, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $62.71, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Raichu at a trend of €35.30, an average sold price of €44.65 and a near-mint floor of €6.00.
Raichu price history & movement
Recent sales average €44.65 over 7 days versus €43.15 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+3.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €47.63, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €35.30.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Raichu, with a recorded low of $61.97 and high of $64.12; current value is at 34% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3.4%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Raichu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $62.71 market translates to a net of about $54.10 (eBay), $54.41 (TCGplayer), $59.22 (Cardmarket), $55.57 (Whatnot) or $62.71 (direct). That $8.61 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raichu #14.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Raichu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raichu #14 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $62.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $123.67 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $14.56. You need a graded sale of $108.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $45.11 (43.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Raichu within Base Set
By market value Raichu sits at #6 of 32 in Base Set (set median $15.19).
It sits in the top 84% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Raichu valuable
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a 1999 vintage card, Raichu benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $62.71 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Rare rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Raichu
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $62.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Raichu can realise well above the $41.00 low end.
Raichu value questions
What is the value of Raichu?
Raichu trades near $62.71 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $41.00–—; Cardmarket shows €35.30.
Should I buy Raichu?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Raichu?
Raichu is a Rare card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Raichu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($62.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Raichu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $62.71. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Raichu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Raichu cards
Raichu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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