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5 facts about this card
Raichu GL is part of the Pokémon SP era, where the “GL” tag specifically marked Pokémon used by Sinnoh Gym Leaders, making this card a snapshot of the Platinum-era trainer-owned card gimmick collectors still chase today.
Rising Rivals was released in English on May 16, 2009 and was built around clashes between Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and Pokémon SP, so Raichu GL fits the set’s signature “trainer versus trainer” identity perfectly.
This card’s attack pair is unusually cohesive for a non-holo rare: Thunder Throw spreads damage to the Bench, then Repeat Lightning scales up based on already-damaged Benched Pokémon, giving Raichu GL a slick setup-and-payoff design.
Kouki Saitou illustrated Raichu GL, and his clean, action-heavy style became one of the defining visual signatures of late Diamond & Pearl and Platinum-era Pokémon cards.
For many longtime fans, Raichu carries extra nostalgia because Lt. Surge’s Raichu was one of the earliest powerhouse rivals to Ash’s Pikachu in the anime, giving any trainer-themed Raichu card an instant old-school badge-of-honor feel.
Card Reference
Raichu GL [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Rising Rivals set, card number 31. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $36.06, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Raichu GL [Reverse Holo] is $36.06. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Raichu GL [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Rising Rivals set, card number 31, released in 2009.
Whether Raichu GL [Reverse Holo] 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.
You can buy or sell Raichu GL [Reverse Holo] 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.