Raichu #27
📉 Dip AlertRaichu #27 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $26.61, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #27 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Raichu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.71.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- 7-day average €2.50; 30-day average €2.71.
- Live market value $26.61 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #27.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $23.69
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.29
- Mid
- $5.59
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raichu #27
Arceus placed Raichu at #27; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the Platinum series. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $26.61, with listings from $17.00 to —.
“Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #27 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #27 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Pokédex
- #26
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #27 — the playability layer behind the price.
Boosted Voltage
If Raichu has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Thunder Blast
Discard a Lightning Energy card attached to Raichu.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +20
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #27.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($26.61), Normal ($6.29) — 2 versions in total.
At $26.61, Raichu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $26.61 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Raichu trends at €2.71 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.81, lowest NM €0.20).
Raichu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.50, 7.7% below the 30-day average of €2.71.
Latest daily average €1.48 against a trend price of €2.71.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $26.61–$32.14. The most recent snapshot of $26.61 sits 0% up that range, 17.2% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 8.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 17.2%.
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.
On a $26.61 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $22.78 via eBay's default tier, $22.92 on TCGplayer, $24.93 on Cardmarket, $23.41 on Whatnot and $26.61 selling directly — a $3.83 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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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 #27 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 $26.61 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $17.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-9.7% 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 Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #25 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 68%.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Raichu valuable
- The Suwama Chiaki artwork gives Raichu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Raichu comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $26.61 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Raichu
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.50 and €2.71) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Raichu value questions
How much is Raichu worth?
Raichu trades near $26.61 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $17.00–—; Cardmarket shows €2.71.
Will Raichu hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-7.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Raichu rare?
Raichu is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Raichu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($26.61), Normal ($6.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Raichu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.61. 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 Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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