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Raichu
Base Set 2 16/130 • holo-rare
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 16/130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $64.05
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.
Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 was designed by Wizards of the Coast to address the depletion of the original Base Set and Jungle expansion supplies in the North American market. As a reprint-heavy compilation, the set allowed newer players to access cards that had previously rotated out or become scarce. This specific Raichu card features the classic Ken Sugimori illustration, maintaining the artistic integrity of the original Pokémon design while adopting the updated set symbol and aesthetic layout characteristic of the second compilation release.
The reception of Base Set 2 was largely pragmatic, as it served as a functional bridge for the trading card game during a period of intense global popularity. Collectors often view these reprints as a distinct chapter in the history of the game because they represent the effort to keep the foundational cards available to an expanding fanbase. The holo-rare treatment of this electric-type Pokémon, paired with the iconic artwork, continues to be valued by enthusiasts for its nostalgic connection to the early, formative years of the Pokémon franchise.
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