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Raichu
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$18.50Market Price
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Raichu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Artist
This card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, the original designer of Raichu itself, which gives Expedition Raichu the rare appeal of a Pokémon being drawn by the artist who helped create its species identity.
Set Lore
Raichu #61 comes from Expedition Base Set, the first English e-Card expansion, a landmark release that added the e-Reader dot-code border and let compatible cards interact with the Game Boy Advance.
Card History
Collectors chase this Raichu in both regular Rare and Reverse Holo forms, and Expedition’s Reverse Holo pattern is especially memorable because the set introduced the sleek 'refractor' style used across the e-Card era.
In-Game
Raichu debuted in Pokémon Red and Blue as Pikachu’s Thunder Stone evolution, but its history is even deeper than most fans realize because Game Freak originally planned an additional evolution beyond Raichu before cutting it during development.
Cultural Impact
Raichu’s reputation in the franchise was shaped by its early contrast with mascot Pikachu, making cards like this one feel like a collector’s tribute to the stronger, often-underrated final form of one of Pokémon’s most famous evolution lines.
Card Reference
About Raichu
Raichu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 61. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $18.50, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #61
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Raichu?
The current market price of Raichu is $18.50. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Raichu from?
Raichu is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 61, released in 2002.
Is Raichu worth grading?
Whether Raichu 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?
You can buy or sell Raichu 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.