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5 facts about this card
Base Set 2 Raichu is a reprint of the original Base Set holo, keeping the same classic Agility and Thunder attacks that made early Lightning decks feel explosive and risky in true vintage TCG fashion.
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the defining art director behind early Pokémon, which gives Raichu the same iconic painted look collectors instantly associate with the franchise’s first era.
Raichu’s Base Set 2 holo comes from a nostalgic 2000 expansion that remixed favorites from Base Set and Jungle, making it feel like a second chance to pull one of the original era’s most recognizable holos.
Raichu has been part of the series since Pokémon Red and Blue as Pikachu’s evolved form, so this holo captures one of the very first power-up moments players could experience in the original games.
Raichu’s Pokédex lore says its long tail acts as a ground against its own electricity, and this card’s Thunder attack mirrors that identity by carrying the same dangerous self-damaging voltage the species is famous for.
Card Reference
Raichu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 16. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $59.82, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Raichu is $59.82. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Raichu is from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 16, released in 2000.
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.
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.