Raichu Pokémon card #10
Rare HoloPokémon
HeartGold SoulSilver·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#10

Raichu #10

📉 Dip Alert

Raichu #10 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $39.50, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$39.50
Cardmarket (EUR)
€17.48
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 6.8%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Raichu #10 today, you'd net about
$39.50after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $39.50Cardmarket $37.17Whatnot $34.89TCGplayer $34.16eBay $33.97

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 6.8%
Cooling off ▼

Raichu #10 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Raichu at a glance

  • Cardmarket values it at €17.48 (EUR).
  • Short-term trend -6.8% (7d vs 30d).
  • Trades around $39.50 on TCGplayer.
  • HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
  • Rarity: Rare Holo.
Market prices

Raichu price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #10.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$39.50
TCGplayer market
Low
$27.38
Mid
$67.35
High
—
Holofoil
$37.30
TCGplayer market
Low
$19.99
Mid
$37.98
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€17.48
Avg sold
€24.26
Lowest NM
€0.50
7-day avg
€13.12
30-day avg
€14.07

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Raichu #10

Card #10 of HeartGold SoulSilver is Raichu, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). The card carries 90 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.

match illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $39.50, with listings from $27.38 to —.

Card lore
“If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.”

Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #10 card.

Card facts

Set
HeartGold SoulSilver
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#10 / 123
Rarity
Rare Holo
Illustrator
match
HP
90
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Pikachu
Released
2010/02/10
Card text

Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #10 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Iron Tail

30x

Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

LightningLightning

Thunderbolt

100

Discard all Energy attached to Raichu.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Raichu price analysis

What drives the current market value of Raichu #10.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($39.50), Holofoil ($37.30).

At $39.50, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $39.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

In EUR, Raichu trends at €17.48 on Cardmarket (avg sold €24.26, lowest NM €0.50).

Price trend

Raichu price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $39.62▼ 0.3% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $39.50

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €13.12 against a 30-day average of €14.07 (-6.8%).

Latest daily average €20.00 against a trend price of €17.48.

Raichu has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $39.50 to $39.62; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.3% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€20.00
7-day avg€13.12
30-day avg€14.07
Trend price€17.48

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.12 (-0.3%)New recorded low
All-time high
$39.62
All-time low
$39.50
Off all-time high
-0.3%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.3%
Max drawdown
-0.3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$39.50
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $39.50high $39.62

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $39.50 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $33.97 via eBay's default tier, $34.16 on TCGplayer, $37.17 on Cardmarket, $34.89 on Whatnot and $39.50 selling directly — a $5.53 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raichu #10.

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Best net payout$39.50
Spread across platforms$5.53
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.5314.0%$33.97Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.3413.5%$34.16Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.335.9%$37.17Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$39.50Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.6111.7%$34.89Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Raichu?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raichu #10 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #10.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Worth grading

At $39.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $45.91 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.48 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $6.89 (8.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$34.37
Net as PSA 9
$21.86
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$80.28
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$85.48
Expected value
$41.26
Expected profit
$6.89
8.7% ROI

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.

Set context

Raichu within HeartGold SoulSilver

Raichu ranks #27 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.

The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.

Rank in set
#27
of 106 tracked
Set median
$20.68
Rarity
Rare Holo
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full HeartGold SoulSilver report →
Value drivers

What makes Raichu valuable

  • Classic-era cards like Raichu (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
  • Raichu is a Lightning card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Priced at $39.50 with steady supply, Raichu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • match illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • As a Rare Holo, Raichu sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Raichu

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $39.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Raichu can realise well above the $27.38 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.12 and €14.07) to time entries and exits.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Raichu value questions

What is the value of Raichu?

The current TCGplayer market value is $39.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $27.38 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €17.48.

Should I buy Raichu?

As a classic-era Rare Holo card it is trending down in the short term (-6.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

What rarity is Raichu?

Raichu is a Rare Holo card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Which versions of Raichu are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($39.50), Holofoil ($37.30). 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 $39.50. 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 Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by match also matters to collector demand.

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