Raichu (Japanese)
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex · 237/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
237/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raichu (Japanese) Worth?
Raichu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex set, card number 237/190. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Raichu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raichu (Japanese) (SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex, 237/190) is worth around $3.62 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.62, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.83. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $30.00 — about 8.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $39.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raichu (Japanese)?
Grading Raichu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.62) and a PSA 10 ($30.00) is about $26.38 — a 8.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $39.99, CGC 10 $26.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.69 | $5.69 | $5.69 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.00 | $28.99 | $31.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.83 | $3.83 | $3.83 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.62 | $3.49 | $3.62 | 204 |
Is Raichu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Raichu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
