Raichu (Japanese)
Mystery of the Fossils · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
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 Mystery of the Fossils, 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) (Mystery of the Fossils, ) is worth around $21.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $21.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $21.99, Lightly Played $14.75, Moderately Played $9.47, Heavily Played $7.01, Damaged $6.20 — 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 $1,080 — about 49x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $85.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu (Japanese)?
Grading Raichu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($21.99) and a PSA 10 ($1,080) is about $1,058 — a 49x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $85.00, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $136.69. 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 | $9.89 | $9.89 | $9.89 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 12 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.98 | $12.98 | $12.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 10 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $201.32 | $201.32 | $201.32 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $136.69 | $136.69 | $136.69 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 6 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.25 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.75 | $13.00 | $15.00 | 81 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.47 | $9.47 | $9.47 | 79 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 61 |
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.
