Raichu #RC9
📉 Dip AlertRaichu #RC9 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $15.37, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Raichu #RC9. Sell on your own schedule.
Raichu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $15.37 (Normal).
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Common.
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #RC9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.49
- Mid
- $15.64
- High
- —
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Is this Raichu a good deal?
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About Raichu #RC9
Printed as #RC9 in Generations, Raichu belongs to the XY series and dates to 2016. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $15.37 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #RC9 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #RC9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Circle Circuit
This attack does 20 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #RC9.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($15.37).
In the $15.37 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $15.37 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Raichu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Raichu price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Raichu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $15.37 to $15.80; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.7% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.7%.
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 $15.37 market translates to a net of about $13.03 (eBay), $13.11 (TCGplayer), $14.25 (Cardmarket), $13.39 (Whatnot) or $15.37 (direct). That $2.34 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #RC9.
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 #RC9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #RC9.
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 $15.37 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 $61.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.9% 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 Generations
Within Generations it is the #29 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $14.12.
It sits in the top 54% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Raichu valuable
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Common rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Raichu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- The Aya Kusube artwork gives Raichu appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Raichu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Raichu
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Raichu can realise well above the $8.49 low end.
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Raichu value questions
What is Raichu #RC9 worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $15.37 (low $8.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Raichu a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Raichu?
Raichu is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Raichu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($15.37). 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 $15.37. 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 Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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