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5 facts about this card
This card is especially collectible because the same Raichu artwork from Arceus #27 was also issued as the official Platinum—Arceus Prerelease promo with the stamped Prerelease logo.
Raichu [Prerelease] is tied to Platinum—Arceus, the final main expansion of the Platinum Series, giving it a direct link to the dramatic close of the era before HeartGold & SoulSilver took over.
The Arceus expansion was released in English on November 4, 2009 and was created in anticipation of the movie Arceus and the Jewel of Life, so this promo sits right at the intersection of late-Platinum TCG and major Gen IV movie hype.
Its illustrator, Suwama Chiaki, is known for soft shading and light colors in the Pokémon TCG, which gives this Raichu a gentler, storybook look than many of the franchise’s more aggressive Lightning-type cards.
Raichu’s long-standing collector appeal comes from its place in Pokémon history as Pikachu’s original evolved form, debuting in Pokémon Red and Blue as part of the very first generation of Pokémon.
Card Reference
Raichu [Prerelease] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Arceus set, card number 27. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $71.33, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Raichu [Prerelease] is $71.33. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Raichu [Prerelease] is from the Pokemon Arceus set, card number 27, released in 2009.
Whether Raichu [Prerelease] 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 [Prerelease] 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.