Raichu GL #31
From Rising Rivals, Raichu GL (#31) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $59.49 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Raichu GL #31. Sell on your own schedule.
Raichu GL at a glance
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $59.49 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Rising Rivals (Platinum, 2009).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Raichu GL price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu GL #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.90
- Mid
- $43.80
- High
- —
- Low
- $8.88
- Mid
- $33.49
- High
- —
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About Raichu GL #31
Raichu GL is the #31 of 111 card in Rising Rivals, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. A Lightning-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $59.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $13.90 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #31 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Raichu GL attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu GL #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Throw
Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Repeat Lightning
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu GL price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu GL #31.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $59.49, Normal at $7.37.
This $59.49 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $59.49 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Raichu GL, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Raichu GL 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $54.49–$59.49. The most recent snapshot of $59.49 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 4.3%, 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 · 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 GL?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raichu GL at $59.49 nets roughly $51.31 on eBay, $51.61 on TCGplayer, $56.17 via Cardmarket, $52.71 on Whatnot or $59.49 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.18.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Raichu GL?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raichu GL #31 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 $59.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $115.27 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.75. You need a graded sale of $105.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $41.04 (41.3% 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 GL within Rising Rivals
Raichu GL ranks #22 of 78 tracked Rising Rivals cards by market value, against a set median of $27.60.
That is 116% above the middle of the set — a top-73% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Raichu GL valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Raichu GL has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Rare rarity, Raichu GL is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $59.49 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Raichu GL (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Raichu GL
- Bulk lots of Raichu GL can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Raichu GL can realise well above the $13.90 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $59.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Raichu GL, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Raichu GL value questions
What is Raichu GL #31 worth?
Raichu GL trades near $59.49 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $13.90–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Raichu GL hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Raichu GL rare?
Raichu GL is a Rare card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Raichu GL?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($59.49), Normal ($7.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Raichu GL?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $59.49. 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 GL cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
