Raichu ex
Emerald · 97/106 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNummer
97/106
Seltenheit
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
157
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Raichu ex
Raichu ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Emerald, numbered 97/106 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Raichu ex is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Raichu ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Raichu ex from Emerald is $124.74 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $124.74 to a high of $124.74. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,597 — approximately 12.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $119.59. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 157 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Raichu ex
Professional grading is available for Raichu ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 7, CGC 8, CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 4 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.86 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $92.97 | $92.97 | $92.97 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $111.67 | $111.67 | $111.67 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $113.50 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $230.00 | $115.24 | $115.24 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $47.86 | $47.86 | $47.86 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $86.53 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $103.50 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,597 | $1,725 | $1,725 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $69.99 | $198.50 | $198.50 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $49.38 | $41.38 | $41.38 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $130.00 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $76.02 | $73.78 | $73.78 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $124.74 | $124.74 | $124.74 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | CGC 9 | $206.99 | $206.99 | $206.99 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.28 | $47.15 | $47.15 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $81.99 | $83.77 | $83.77 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $59.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 | 7 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $35.55 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $119.59 | $370.00 | $370.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $98.00 | $36.23 | $36.23 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $249.50 | $185.00 | $185.00 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $599.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $30.41 | $106.99 | $106.99 | 4 |
Is Raichu ex a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Raichu ex is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
