Raichu
Base Set 2 · 016/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
016/130
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu Worth?
Raichu (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set 2, card number 016/130. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raichu (Base Set 2, 016/130) is worth around $33.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $33.56, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $33.56, Lightly Played $27.87, Moderately Played $15.86, Heavily Played $11.82, Damaged $8.68 — 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 $1,500 — about 45x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $239.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu?
Grading Raichu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($33.56) and a PSA 10 ($1,500) is about $1,466 — a 45x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $239.00, CGC 10 $235.00, CGC 9.5 $150.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 2 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 3 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $21.81 | $21.81 | $21.81 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $20.63 | $20.63 | $20.63 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.26 | $12.26 | $12.26 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.38 | $29.38 | $29.38 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 | 17 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $79.36 | $79.36 | $79.36 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.68 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 145 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.82 | $11.82 | $11.82 | 122 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.87 | $22.23 | $22.23 | 227 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.86 | $15.86 | $15.86 | 217 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $33.56 | $41.31 | $41.31 | 143 |
Is Raichu a Good Buy?
Holos like Raichu are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Raichu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
