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Raichu

Skyridge 27/144 • rare

Set: Skyridge
Number: 27/144
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2003
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $108.73
Artist: Yuka Morii

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Market

What it's worth

$108.73market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$90.62 – $108.73 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This electric-type card holds a special place in collections due to its origin in the Skyridge set, a series noted for its distinct aesthetic and challenging scarcity. As a rare item, it is sought after by those who appreciate the historical significance of its printing and the visual evolution of the character.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyZzzap

This attack does 20 damage to each Pokémon with a Poké-Body or Poké-Power (yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance.)

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyLightning Storm50

Flip a coin. If tails, put 2 damage counters on Raichu.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in May 2003 as part of the Skyridge expansion, this Raichu card represents the final set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Skyridge was the last installment of the e-Card Series, which featured dot-code strips on the side of the cards that could be scanned using the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral to unlock various mini-games and Pokédex entries.

The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a prominent illustrator in the early days of the TCG. Her style for this Raichu leans into a dynamic, illustrative approach that defined the later e-Card era, characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on the character's movement. Because the Skyridge expansion had a limited print run compared to earlier sets, cards from this era are held in high regard by collectors for their historical significance and the technical complexity of the e-Reader integration.

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About

About Raichu

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