Raichu #40
🔥 Hot MoveRaichu is card #40 from Next Destinies, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $11.03 for its Reverse 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 #40 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Raichu at a glance
- Set: Next Destinies (Black & White, 2012).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.27.
- Short-term trend 28.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $11.03 on TCGplayer.
- Uncommon rarity.
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.08
- Mid
- $6.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.58
- Mid
- $3.22
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #40
Card #40 of Next Destinies is Raichu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Naoki Saito; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $11.03, spanning $4.08–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.”
Printed flavour text on the Next Destinies #40 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #40 / 99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Pokédex
- #26
- Released
- 2012/02/08
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Slam
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #40.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $11.03, Normal at $3.44.
$11.03 gives Raichu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$11.03 gives Raichu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.27, with an average sold price of €2.41 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Raichu price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.97, 28.8% above the 30-day average of €1.53.
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.32, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.27.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $10.80–$11.03. The most recent snapshot of $11.03 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raichu at $11.03 nets roughly $9.27 on eBay, $9.32 on TCGplayer, $10.13 via Cardmarket, $9.53 on Whatnot or $11.03 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.76.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raichu #40.
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 #40 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 $11.03 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 $57.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.1% 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 within Next Destinies
By market value Raichu sits at #24 of 36 in Next Destinies (set median $21.53).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 36%.
The set's top card is Reshiram-EX (#95), valued at $443.65.
What makes Raichu valuable
- Raichu is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Raichu is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Naoki Saito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Raichu is a Lightning card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Raichu
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.03 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.97 and €1.53) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Raichu value questions
What is Raichu #40 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $11.03 (low $4.08, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.27.
Is Raichu a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Raichu?
Raichu is a Uncommon card from Next Destinies (Black & White series, 2012). 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 ($11.03), Normal ($3.44). 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 $11.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Raichu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
Other Raichu cards
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