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Raichu

Base 14/102 • holo-rare

Set: Base
Number: 14/102
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 1999
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $63.54
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$63.54market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$63.54 – $77.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a holo-rare card from the inaugural set, this electric-type creature represents a foundational piece of the original trading card catalog. Its distinct holographic finish and status as a numbered rarity make it a prized centerpiece for those documenting the earliest history of the series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyAgility20

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyThunder60

Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Raichu card from the 1999 Base Set was part of the original English-language release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which followed the immense success of the franchise's video games on the Game Boy. Produced by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to introduce international players to the mechanics of the game, mirroring the original Japanese 'Expansion Pack' aesthetic while adapting artwork and card layouts for a global audience.

The card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose illustrations define the classic look of early Pokémon cards. Arita captured Raichu in a dynamic, energetic pose that emphasizes its Electric typing and evolutionary status as the final form of Pikachu. At the time of its release, the card was highly coveted by collectors for its holographic foil treatment, establishing a standard for holographic rare cards that remains a cornerstone of Pokémon card collecting today.

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About

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