Raichu 3/17
Pokemon card from POP Series 9 · released Mar 1, 2009
Raichu is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 3/17 in POP Series 9 (released Mar 1, 2009), illustrated by Midori Harada. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$24.22 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$17.42 to ~$24.22, up 39.0%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$17.24 | ~$9.70 | ~$17.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$24.22 | ~$29.90 | ~$59.99 | 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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Card details
| Set | POP Series 9 |
| Number | 3/17 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Pikachu |
| Artist | Midori Harada |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number3/17Card 3 of the 17 in the main POP Series 9 list.
- Set symbol
The small POP Series 9 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. Midori Harada” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Slam30×Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
High Volt60If Raichu evolved from Pikachu during this turn, this attack's base damage is 100 instead of 60.
Weakness: Fighting +20 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Raichu printings
More POP Series 9 cards
All Raichu cards · POP Series 9 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.