Raichu #28
Raichu #28 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $5.04, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #28 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Raichu at a glance
- Set: Furious Fists (XY, 2014).
- Trades around $5.04 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.43 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -3.1% (7d vs 30d).
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.60
- Mid
- $6.07
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.90
- Mid
- $1.46
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #28
Furious Fists placed Raichu at #28; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2014 within the XY series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma and currently trades at $5.04 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #28 / 111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sanosuke Sakuma
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 2014/08/13
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Electro Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #28.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.04), Normal ($1.27).
$5.04 gives Raichu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $5.04 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Raichu trends at €2.43 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.95, lowest NM €0.10).
Raichu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €1.88 against a 30-day average of €1.94 (-3.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.49, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.43.
Raichu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.04 to $5.04; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
On a $5.04 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.07 via eBay's default tier, $4.10 on TCGplayer, $4.44 on Cardmarket, $4.19 on Whatnot and $5.04 selling directly — a $0.97 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raichu #28.
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 #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #28.
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 $5.04 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 $51.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.4% 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 Furious Fists
By market value Raichu sits at #29 of 29 in Furious Fists (set median $15.85).
That is 68% below the middle of the set — a top-3% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite EX (#108), valued at $163.61.
What makes Raichu valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Uncommon rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2014) sets are heavily collected, making Raichu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Raichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Raichu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.04 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.88 and €1.94) to time entries and exits.
Raichu value questions
What is Raichu #28 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.04 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.60 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.43.
Is Raichu a good investment?
As a modern-era Uncommon card it is holding steady in the short term (-3.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Raichu?
Raichu is a Uncommon card from Furious Fists (XY series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Raichu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.04), Normal ($1.27). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Raichu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Raichu?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma also matters to collector demand.
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