Raichu
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 211/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
211/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu Worth?
Raichu (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 211/193. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raichu (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 211/193) is worth around $88.19 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $88.19, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $19.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $88.19, Lightly Played $64.41, Moderately Played $45.25, Heavily Played $40.58, Damaged $19.33 — 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 $500.00 — about 5.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $95.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu?
Grading Raichu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($88.19) and a PSA 10 ($500.00) is about $411.81 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $95.00, CGC 10 $155.00, CGC 9.5 $48.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 81 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.05 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 46 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $51.80 | $48.59 | $55.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $73.00 | $71.00 | $74.99 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 54 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $445.00 | $445.00 | $445.00 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $91.99 | $91.99 | $91.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $19.33 | $19.33 | $19.33 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $40.58 | $40.58 | $40.58 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $64.41 | $63.80 | $139.69 | 248 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.25 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $88.19 | $75.00 | $117.99 | 1,366 |
Is Raichu a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raichu is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Raichu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
