Raichu ex
Sandstorm · 98/100 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
98/100
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 Sandstorm, card number 98/100. 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 (Sandstorm, 98/100) is worth around $149.79 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $149.79, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $40.82. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $149.79, Lightly Played $95.45, Moderately Played $61.04, Heavily Played $51.43, Damaged $40.82 — 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 $1,900 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $400.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu ex?
Grading Raichu ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($149.79) and a PSA 10 ($1,900) is about $1,750 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $400.00, CGC 10 $650.00, CGC 9.5 $279.00. 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 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 7 |
| ebay | ACE 7 | $117.22 | $117.22 | $117.22 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $42.13 | $42.13 | $42.13 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $181.01 | $181.01 | $181.01 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.15 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $40.82 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $51.43 | $51.43 | $51.43 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.45 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $61.04 | $61.04 | $61.04 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $149.79 | $149.79 | $149.79 | 32 |
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.
