Raichu #3
📉 Dip AlertRaichu is card #3 from POP Series 9, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $24.22 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.
Raichu #3 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Raichu at a glance
- POP Series 9, POP series, 2009.
- Recent averages: €13.35 (7d), €16.42 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €10.92.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trades around $24.22 on TCGplayer.
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.90
- Mid
- $59.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.99
- Mid
- $16.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #3
POP Series 9 placed Raichu at #3; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the POP series. The card carries 90 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $24.22, spanning $29.90–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.”
Printed flavour text on the POP Series 9 #3 card.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 9
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #3 / 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 2009/03/01
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slam
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
High Volt
If Raichu evolved from Pikachu during this turn, this attack’s base damage is 100 instead of 60.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +20
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #3.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($24.22), Normal ($17.14).
At $24.22, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $24.22, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Raichu at a trend of €10.92, an average sold price of €13.49 and a near-mint floor of €7.99.
Raichu price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €13.35 against a 30-day average of €16.42 (-18.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €5.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €10.92.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Raichu, with a recorded low of $24.22 and high of $24.22; current value is at 100% of that 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.
Selling Raichu at $24.22 nets roughly $20.71 on eBay, $20.83 on TCGplayer, $22.66 via Cardmarket, $21.28 on Whatnot or $24.22 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.51.
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 #3.
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 #3 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 $24.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $12.68 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.20 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-13.9% 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 POP Series 9
Raichu ranks #2 of 11 tracked POP Series 9 cards by market value, against a set median of $9.76.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 91%.
The set's top card is Garchomp (#1), valued at $66.80.
What makes Raichu valuable
- At Rare rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Raichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Raichu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- A $24.22 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Raichu
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $24.22 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- POP Series 9 was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $24.22 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Raichu value questions
What is the value of Raichu?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $24.22 (low $29.90, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €10.92.
Should I buy Raichu?
Short-term momentum is softening (-18.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Raichu rare?
Raichu is a Rare card from POP Series 9 (POP series, 2009). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($24.22), Normal ($17.14). 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 $24.22. 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 classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
Other Raichu cards
Raichu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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