Raichu #61/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Raichu is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 61/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$134.66 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $18.50 | $17.99 | $51.22 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $134.66 | $150.00 | $403.98 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 61/165 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Pikachu |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Plasma10If there are any Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads, attach one of them to Raichu.
Shock Bolt60Discard all L Energy cards attached to Raichu or this attack does nothing.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Raichu printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Raichu cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.