Raichu #27/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released 2009-11-04
Raichu is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 27/99 of the Arceus set (released 2009-11-04), illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$22.35 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $5.21 | $2.95 | $5.00 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $22.35 | $25.67 | $36.00 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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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 |
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 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.