Raichu DP21
Pokemon card from DP Black Star Promos · released May 1, 2007
Raichu is a Common Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number DP21 in DP Black Star Promos (released May 1, 2007), illustrated by Daisuke Ito. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$36.25 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 15 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$36.25.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$36.25 | ~$17.48 | ~$35.14 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
Graded copies on eBay
Graded prices vary a lot by grade. These links search current listings.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer and CardNexus (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, CardNexus, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Card details
| Set | DP Black Star Promos |
| Number | DP21 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Pikachu |
| Artist | Daisuke Ito |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card numberDP21A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small DP Black Star Promos symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Daisuke Ito” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Electromagnetic InductionSearch your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Explosive Thunder30xDiscard all basic Lightning Energy cards attached to Raichu. This attack does 30 damage times the number of Lightning Energy cards you discarded.
Weakness: Fighting +20 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Raichu printings
More DP Black Star Promos cards
All Raichu cards · DP Black Star Promos price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.