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Raichu
FireRed & LeafGreen 12/112 • holo-rare
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Number
- 12/112
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $74.86
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
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Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Raichu card from the FireRed & LeafGreen expansion was released in 2004, marking a significant period for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it transitioned into the EX series. This set was designed to revisit the Kanto region, providing a modern aesthetic update to the original 151 Pokémon. As part of this nostalgic push, the set utilized updated mechanics and refreshed card layouts to appeal to both original fans and new players who were engaging with the FireRed and LeafGreen video games on the Game Boy Advance.
The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s approach for this piece focuses on a dynamic, high-energy depiction of Raichu, emphasizing the electric-type character’s signature move set and personality. The holographic treatment was a staple of the set's Rare Holo tier, designed to catch the light and provide a premium tactile experience that distinguished these cards from the standard non-holo commons and uncommons of the era.
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