Raichu (Japanese)
Split Earth · 034/088 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
034/088
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu (Japanese) Worth?
Raichu (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Split Earth set, card number 034/088. 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) (Split Earth, 034/088) is worth around $36.67 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $36.67, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $18.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $36.67, Lightly Played $22.00, Moderately Played $36.50, Heavily Played $18.98 — 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 $99.99 — about 2.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $49.74.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu (Japanese)?
Grading Raichu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($36.67) and a PSA 10 ($99.99) is about $63.32 — a 2.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $49.74, CGC 9.5 $85.00, PSA 8 $31.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $18.98 | $18.98 | $18.98 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $26.93 | $26.93 | $26.93 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.74 | $49.74 | $49.74 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $36.67 | $36.67 | $36.67 | 9 |
Is Raichu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Raichu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
