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Raichu

Neo Revelation 21/64 • rare

Set: Neo Revelation
Number: 21/64
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2001
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $40.98
Artist: Masako Yamashita

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Market

What it's worth

$40.98market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$30.57 – $40.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Neo Revelation set, this Raichu card is a notable inclusion from the transition into the second generation of Pokémon. Collectors value it for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its status as a Rare-tier card in a set that helped bridge the gap between the original Kanto favorites and the introduction of the Johto region.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyThundershock20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy lightning energyLightning Strike40

You may discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Raichu. If you do, this attack does 80 damage.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Neo Revelation set, released in Japan in 2000 and internationally in 2001, marked a significant expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing players to the legendary Pokémon of the Johto region. This specific Raichu card, numbered 21/64, belongs to the second generation of cards in this set, which were highly anticipated for their introduction of mechanics that moved beyond the original 151 Pokémon. It serves as a bridge between the classic era of the game and the more complex strategies that would define later expansions.

The artwork for this card was provided by veteran illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive style is synonymous with the visual identity of the franchise. Sugimori sought to capture Raichu in a dynamic, high-energy posture that emphasized its Electric typing, utilizing his signature clean lines and vibrant color palette. Upon release, the set was well-received by collectors who were eager to see the evolving aesthetic of the series, cementing this card's place as a nostalgic staple for those who grew up during the transition from the Base Set era to the Neo series.

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About

About Raichu

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