Raichu
Generations · 27/83 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
GenerationsNumero
27/83
Rarità
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
445
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Raichu
Raichu is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Generations, numbered 27/83 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Raichu Price Analysis
The current market price for Raichu from Generations is $1.50 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.43 to a high of $1.43. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $15.50 — approximately 10.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $39.99. Over the past 30 days, Raichu has increased in value by +7.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 445 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Raichu
Professional grading is available for Raichu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.78 | $0.82 | $0.82 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.42 | $0.44 | $0.44 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.22 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 108 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.87 | $0.87 | 19 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $1.72 | $1.72 | 9 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.09 | $4.36 | $4.36 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.50 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 279 |
Is Raichu a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Raichu are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
