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Raichu [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#14
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$550.00Market Price
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Raichu [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Raichu #14 is one of the original English Base Set holo rares, placing it among the earliest chase cards that introduced the Pokémon TCG to collectors in the United States on January 9, 1999.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the franchise’s original art director, which gives Base Set Raichu the same classic visual DNA that defined Pokémon’s earliest game-era artwork.
In-Game
Base Set draws directly from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, making this Raichu feel like a cardboard snapshot of the era when evolving Pikachu with a Thunder Stone was one of Kanto’s iconic power jumps.
Card History
Raichu became unforgettable in the anime because Lt. Surge’s Raichu brutally outclassed Ash’s Pikachu before Pikachu won the rematch without evolving, turning Raichu into one of the franchise’s earliest symbols of raw evolved power.
Cultural Impact
Collectors love this card’s flavor because its text echoes Raichu’s original Pokédex identity: a high-voltage powerhouse whose tail literally grounds its own electricity, reinforcing the card’s heavy-hitting vintage Lightning-type feel.
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About Raichu [1st Edition]
Raichu [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 14. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $550.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #14
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Raichu [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Raichu [1st Edition] is $550.00. 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 Base Set set, card number 14, 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.
Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.