Raichu (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 081/128 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
081/128
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu (Japanese) Worth?
Raichu (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Base Expansion Pack set, card number 081/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Raichu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raichu (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 081/128) is worth around $25.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $25.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $9.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $25.00, Lightly Played $19.00, Heavily Played $9.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $255.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $60.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu (Japanese)?
Grading Raichu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($25.00) and a PSA 10 ($255.00) is about $230.00 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $60.00, CGC 10 $49.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $13.47 | $13.47 | $13.47 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 17 |
Is Raichu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Raichu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Raichu (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
