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HomePokemon Card SetsPokemon FossilRaichu [1st Edition] #29

Raichu [1st Edition] Pokemon Fossil #29

Wizards of the Coast•1999
$24.59Market Price
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Raichu [1st Edition] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

This 1st Edition Raichu is part of Fossil, the English Pokémon TCG’s third main expansion, released on October 10, 1999, which gives it a key place in the early Wizards of the Coast era that many vintage collectors chase.

In-Game

The card’s flavor text is lifted straight from Raichu’s original Pokémon Blue Pokédex entry, tying this Fossil card directly back to Raichu’s first-generation game identity.

Artist

Raichu was illustrated here by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the earliest Pokémon cards, whose work helped shape the visual identity of the hobby’s vintage era.

In-Game

Raichu debuted in the 1996 Pokémon Red and Blue games as Pikachu’s evolved form, making this card a vintage snapshot of one of the franchise’s original electric powerhouses.

Cultural Impact

Raichu has long carried a unique cultural tension in Pokémon fandom because it is Pikachu’s stronger evolution, yet Pikachu’s mascot status often leaves Raichu feeling like an underappreciated original-era favorite.

Card Reference

About Raichu [1st Edition] (Pokemon Fossil #29)

Raichu [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 29. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $24.59, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.

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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $23.42 to $26.06, with a median of $24.63.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Fossil
Card Number
#29
Rarity
Rare
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Raichu [1st Edition] from Pokemon Fossil #29?

The current market price of Raichu [1st Edition] is $24.59. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Raichu [1st Edition] from?

Raichu [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 29, released in 1999.

Is Raichu [1st Edition] worth grading?

Whether Raichu [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.

How can I buy or sell Raichu [1st Edition]?

You can buy or sell Raichu [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.

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