Dark Raichu
Team Rocket Returns · 83 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
83
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
6,365
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Dark Raichu
Dark Raichu is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Team Rocket Returns, numbered 83 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Dark Raichu is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Dark Raichu Price Analysis
The current market price for Dark Raichu from Team Rocket Returns is $424.43 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $80.00 to a high of $1,750. Over the past 30 days, Dark Raichu has increased in value by +416.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (6,365+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Dark Raichu
Professional grading is available for Dark Raichu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7 5, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, CGC 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $650.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $550.00 | $379.99 | $550.00 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $195.00 | $180.00 | $210.00 | 315 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 | $250.00 | $300.00 | $700.00 | 315 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $499.00 | $450.00 | $3,000 | 230 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 5 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 5 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $318.99 | $318.99 | $318.99 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 6 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 7 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 8 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 8 5 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $225.00 | $149.99 | $300.00 | 295 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $260.00 | $149.99 | $600.00 | 300 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1,750 | $80.00 | $1,750 | 3,435 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 6 | $110.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $424.43 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $230.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 | 95 |
Is Dark Raichu a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Dark Raichu sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
