Raichu (Japanese)
Expansion Pack · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Expansion PackNumber
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu (Japanese) Worth?
Raichu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Expansion Pack, card number . 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) (Expansion Pack, ) is worth around $26.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $26.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.02. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $26.96, Lightly Played $20.43, Moderately Played $13.81, Heavily Played $7.78, Damaged $7.02 — 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 $1,157 — about 43x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $160.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu (Japanese)?
Grading Raichu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($26.96) and a PSA 10 ($1,157) is about $1,130 — a 43x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $160.00, CGC 10 $171.50, CGC 9.5 $92.51. 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 | $12.34 | $12.34 | $12.34 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 7 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $591.55 | $591.55 | $591.55 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $58.76 | $58.76 | $58.76 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $92.51 | $92.51 | $92.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,157 | $1,157 | $1,157 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $41.98 | $41.98 | $41.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $37.88 | $37.88 | $37.88 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $57.44 | $57.44 | $57.44 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 21 |
| ebay | TAG 6 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $80.99 | $80.99 | $80.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.02 | $6.83 | $7.36 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.78 | $7.78 | $7.78 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.43 | $20.43 | $20.43 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.81 | $14.30 | $14.30 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 36 |
Is Raichu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Raichu (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
