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Alolan Raichu
Unified Minds 57/236 • holo-rare
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Number
- 57/236
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $7.46
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Discard any amount of Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. Then, for each Energy you discarded in this way, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and do 30 damage to it. (You can choose the same Pokémon more than once.) This damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Alolan Raichu (57/236) was introduced in the 2019 Unified Minds expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a regional variant first seen in the Alola region of the Pokémon Sun and Moon games, this version of Raichu was designed to reflect the tropical setting, swapping its traditional Electric-typing for an Electric/Psychic dual-type. The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a long-time illustrator for the series who is known for her vibrant, fluid character depictions.
Within the context of the Unified Minds set, this card serves as a thematic continuation of the Alolan regional forms, which aimed to revitalize classic Pokémon designs for modern generations. The Holo Rare status and the specific illustration highlight the character's unique ability to 'surf' on its tail, a behavior established in the game lore that connects it to Alolan beach culture. Upon release, the card was received as a colorful, iconic representation of the Sun and Moon era, fitting neatly into the collection of players who favored the regional-specific aesthetics of the time.
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