Raichu 27/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Raichu is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 27/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$26.61 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$32.49 to ~$26.61, down 18.1%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$6.48 | ~$2.99 | ~$4.49 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$26.61 | ~$17.00 | ~$23.69 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse 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.
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Sealed Arceus products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 27/99 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Pikachu |
| Artist | Suwama Chiaki |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number27/99Card 27 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus 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.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Suwama Chiaki” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Boosted Voltage20If Raichu has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Thunder Blast70Discard a Lightning Energy card attached to Raichu.
Weakness: Fighting +20 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Raichu printings
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All Raichu cards · Arceus price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.