Alolan Raichu #SM72
As card #SM72 in SM Black Star Promos, Alolan Raichu is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $45.58 ungraded.
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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 Alolan Raichu #SM72. Sell on your own schedule.
Alolan Raichu at a glance
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $45.58 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Alolan Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alolan Raichu #SM72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $59.84
- High
- —
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About Alolan Raichu #SM72
SM Black Star Promos placed Alolan Raichu at #SM72; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 110 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Akira Komayama illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $45.58, with listings from $45.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM72 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Alolan Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alolan Raichu #SM72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surge Surfer
If there is any Stadium card in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
Psychic
This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Surge Surfer
- Attacks
- 1
Alolan Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alolan Raichu #SM72.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($45.58).
At $45.58, Alolan Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $45.58 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Alolan Raichu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Alolan 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $45.36–$45.78. The most recent snapshot of $45.58 sits 52% up that range, 0.4% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.4%.
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 Alolan Raichu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Alolan Raichu at $45.58 nets roughly $39.24 on eBay, $39.47 on TCGplayer, $42.95 via Cardmarket, $40.31 on Whatnot or $45.58 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.34.
As a rare card, Alolan Raichu sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Alolan Raichu #SM72.
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 Alolan Raichu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alolan Raichu #SM72 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Alolan Raichu #SM72.
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 $45.58 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $59.14 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.19 (15.4% 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.
Alolan Raichu within SM Black Star Promos
Within SM Black Star Promos it is the #35 most valuable of 164 tracked cards; the set median is $17.55.
That is 160% above the middle of the set — a top-79% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Alolan Raichu valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Alolan Raichu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Akira Komayama illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Alolan Raichu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Priced at $45.58 with steady supply, Alolan Raichu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Alolan Raichu
- For Alolan Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.58 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Alolan Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Alolan Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Alolan Raichu value questions
What is the value of Alolan Raichu?
Alolan Raichu trades near $45.58 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $45.00–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Alolan Raichu a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Alolan Raichu rare?
Alolan Raichu is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Alolan Raichu?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($45.58). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Alolan Raichu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.58. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Alolan Raichu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Akira Komayama also matters to collector demand.
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