Raichu GL

Rising Rivals 31/111 • rare

Set: Rising Rivals
Number: 31/111
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $7.15
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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What it's worth

$7.15market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$5.46 – $7.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion, this card highlights the unique mechanic of Pokémon SP, which represented Pokémon trained by specific characters or gyms within the game's lore. Raichu GL is particularly valued by collectors for its distinctive artwork and its representation of the Sinnoh region’s Gym Leader era, serving as a nostalgic piece of the later Diamond & Pearl series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPBasicSP

Cost: colorless energyThunder Throw

Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyRepeat Lightning30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Raichu GL was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon TCG expansion Rising Rivals, which introduced the 'SP' (Special) Pokémon mechanic. These cards were designed to represent Pokémon used by prominent trainers from the Sinnoh region, with the 'GL' suffix denoting that this specific Raichu belongs to Gym Leader Volkner. This thematic shift was intended to integrate the competitive aesthetic of the Pokémon Platinum video game into the trading card experience, emphasizing the relationship between trainers and their signature partners.

The card was illustrated by Mahou, who captured the high-energy, electrifying personality associated with both Volkner and his Pokémon. The artwork reflects the dynamic style common to the SP-era cards, focusing on character-driven compositions rather than traditional field settings. Upon its release, the set was noted for its tactical influence on the competitive meta, specifically through the introduction of SP-level mechanics that altered how players managed their active Pokémon benches.

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