Raichu #DP21
Raichu #DP21 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $36.25, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Raichu #DP21. Sell on your own schedule.
Raichu at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $36.25 (Holofoil).
- Set: DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl, 2007).
- No published price history.
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #DP21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.00
- Mid
- $39.10
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Raichu a good deal?
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About Raichu #DP21
DP Black Star Promos placed Raichu at #DP21; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2007 within the Diamond & Pearl series. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Daisuke Ito and currently trades at $36.25 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $18.00 to —.
“It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.”
Printed flavour text on the DP Black Star Promos #DP21 card.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP21 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Pokédex
- #26
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #DP21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Electromagnetic Induction
Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Explosive Thunder
Discard all basic Lightning Energy cards attached to Raichu. This attack does 30 damage times the number of Lightning Energy cards you discarded.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +20
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #DP21.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($36.25) — 1 version in total.
This $36.25 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $36.25 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Raichu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
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 $35.57–$36.25. The most recent snapshot of $36.25 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.5% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raichu at $36.25 nets roughly $31.15 on eBay, $31.33 on TCGplayer, $34.09 via Cardmarket, $32.00 on Whatnot or $36.25 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.10.
As a common card, 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 Raichu #DP21.
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 #DP21 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #DP21.
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 $36.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $38.85 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $3.53 (4.6% 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 DP Black Star Promos
By market value Raichu sits at #27 of 51 in DP Black Star Promos (set median $45.29).
That is 20% below the middle of the set — a top-49% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Raichu valuable
- At Common rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Raichu is a Lightning card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- A $36.25 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Daisuke Ito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Raichu comes from the classic era (2007), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Raichu
- DP Black Star Promos was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Raichu can realise well above the $18.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raichu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Raichu value questions
What is the value of Raichu?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $36.25 (low $18.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Raichu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Raichu?
Raichu is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($36.25). 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 $36.25. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Daisuke Ito also matters to collector demand.
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