Raichu #36
📉 Dip AlertFrom Evolutions, Raichu (#36) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $8.25 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #36 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Raichu at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €6.79 (EUR).
- Evolutions, XY series, 2016.
- 7-day average €3.36; 30-day average €6.31.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.25 (Holofoil).
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.95
- Mid
- $8.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.49
- Mid
- $8.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #36
Card #36 of Evolutions is Raichu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2016). A Lightning-type (100 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Holofoil printing sits around $8.25, spanning $3.95–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolutions
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #36 / 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 2016/11/02
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energize
Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Spark Bolt
You may discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 70 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #36.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $8.25, Reverse Holofoil at $8.04.
At $8.25 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$8.25 gives Raichu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €6.79, with an average sold price of €7.06 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.50.
Raichu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.36, 46.8% below the 30-day average of €6.31.
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.62, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.79.
Raichu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $8.25 to $8.40; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1.8% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.8%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $8.25 market translates to a net of about $6.86 (eBay), $6.90 (TCGplayer), $7.49 (Cardmarket), $7.05 (Whatnot) or $8.25 (direct). That $1.39 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Raichu 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 #36.
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 #36 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #36.
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 $8.25 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 $54.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.6% 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 Evolutions
Raichu ranks #25 of 33 tracked Evolutions cards by market value, against a set median of $11.42.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 27%.
The set's top card is M Charizard EX (#101), valued at $124.59.
What makes Raichu valuable
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Raichu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Lightning typing means Raichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Raichu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Raichu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Raichu can realise well above the $3.95 low end.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Evolutions was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Raichu value questions
How much is Raichu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.25 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.95 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.79.
Should I buy Raichu?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Raichu?
Raichu is a Rare card from Evolutions (XY series, 2016). 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 2 printings: Holofoil ($8.25), Reverse Holofoil ($8.04). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Raichu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.25. 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 modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Raichu cards
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