Raichu V #158
🔥 Hot MoveRaichu V is card #158 from Brilliant Stars, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $6.08 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Raichu V #158 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Raichu V at a glance
- 7-day average €10.19; 30-day average €6.58.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €12.63.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Trades around $6.08 on TCGplayer.
- Brilliant Stars, Sword & Shield series, 2022.
Raichu V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu V #158.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.21
- Mid
- $6.35
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Raichu V #158
Raichu V is the #158 of 172 card in Brilliant Stars, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 200 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic/V designation.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $6.08, spanning $4.21–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #158 / 172
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Raichu V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu V #158 — the playability layer behind the price.
Fast Charge
If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Dynamic Spark
You may discard any amount of Lightning Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu V #158.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.08) — 1 version in total.
In the $6.08 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $6.08 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Raichu V at a trend of €12.63, an average sold price of €5.58 and a near-mint floor of €1.80.
Raichu V price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.19 over 7 days versus €6.58 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+54.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €42.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €12.63.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.83–$6.08. The most recent snapshot of $6.08 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.9% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.2%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raichu V at $6.08 nets roughly $4.97 on eBay, $5.00 on TCGplayer, $5.43 via Cardmarket, $5.12 on Whatnot or $6.08 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.11.
As a ultra rare card, Raichu V sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raichu V #158.
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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raichu V #158 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 $6.08 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.1% 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 V within Brilliant Stars
Raichu V ranks #23 of 24 tracked Brilliant Stars cards by market value, against a set median of $12.95.
That is 53% below the middle of the set — a top-8% position.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Raichu V valuable
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Its Lightning typing means Raichu V has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Ultra Rare, Raichu V sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Raichu V
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Raichu V can realise well above the $4.21 low end.
- For Raichu V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.08 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Brilliant Stars was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Raichu V value questions
How much is Raichu V worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.08 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.21 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €12.63.
Will Raichu V hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Raichu V rare?
Raichu V is a Ultra Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Raichu V have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.08). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Raichu V sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.08. 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 V cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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