Raichu ex
Emerald · 97/106 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
97/106
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu ex Worth?
Raichu ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Emerald, card number 97/106. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Raichu ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raichu ex (Emerald, 97/106) is worth around $124.74 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $124.74, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $64.59. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $124.74, Lightly Played $130.00, Moderately Played $76.02, Heavily Played $39.28, Damaged $64.59 — 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 $1,725 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $370.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu ex?
Grading Raichu ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($124.74) and a PSA 10 ($1,725) is about $1,600 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $370.00, CGC 10 $599.00, BGS 9.5 $202.50. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.55 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $92.97 | $92.97 | $92.97 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $111.67 | $111.67 | $111.67 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $171.32 | $171.32 | $171.32 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 4 |
| 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 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $106.99 | $106.99 | $106.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $1,725 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $64.59 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.28 | $39.28 | $39.28 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $76.02 | $76.02 | $76.02 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $124.74 | $124.74 | $124.74 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | CGC 9 | $206.99 | $206.99 | $206.99 | 9 |
Is Raichu ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raichu ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Raichu ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
