Raichu #43
Raichu is card #43 from XY, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $5.76 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 #43 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Raichu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- XY, XY series, 2014.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.34.
- Live market value $5.76 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €2.37 (7d), €2.34 (30d).
Raichu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raichu #43.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.15
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Raichu #43
XY placed Raichu at #43; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2014 within the XY series. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.76, with listings from $1.00 to —.
“When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.”
Printed flavour text on the XY #43 card.
Card facts
- Set
- XY
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #43 / 146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pikachu
- Pokédex
- #26
- Released
- 2014/02/05
Raichu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raichu #43 — the playability layer behind the price.
Circle Circuit
This attack does 20 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raichu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raichu #43.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.76), Holofoil ($3.74) — 2 versions in total.
At $5.76 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $5.76 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Raichu at a trend of €2.34, an average sold price of €2.04 and a near-mint floor of €0.40.
Raichu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €2.37 against a 30-day average of €2.34 (+1.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.03, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.34.
Raichu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.48 to $5.76; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.4% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $5.76 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.70 via eBay's default tier, $4.73 on TCGplayer, $5.12 on Cardmarket, $4.83 on Whatnot and $5.76 selling directly — a $1.06 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 #43.
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 #43 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raichu #43.
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 $5.76 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.74 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.1% 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 XY
By market value Raichu sits at #20 of 22 in XY (set median $14.56).
That is 60% below the middle of the set — a top-14% position.
The set's top card is Blastoise EX (#142), valued at $174.86.
What makes Raichu valuable
- Modern-era (2014) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- At Rare rarity, Raichu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raichu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Raichu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.76 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.37 and €2.34) to time entries and exits.
- XY was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Raichu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Raichu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Raichu value questions
How much is Raichu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.76 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $1.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.34.
Is Raichu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Raichu rare?
Raichu is a Rare card from XY (XY series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Raichu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.76), Holofoil ($3.74). 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 $5.76. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Raichu?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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