Raichu
Arceus · 27/99 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumber
27/99
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Raichu: Rarity & Collectibility
Raichu in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #27/99 of the Arceus set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Raichu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Raichu (Rare, Arceus #27/99) changes hands at roughly $19.09, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $19.09, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.83. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $19.09, Lightly Played $7.17, Moderately Played $5.67, Heavily Played $2.79, Damaged $0.83 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.94 | $21.94 | $21.94 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.17 | $7.17 | $7.17 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.67 | $5.67 | $5.67 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.09 | $19.09 | $19.09 | 57 |
Collector Outlook for Raichu
Raichu holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Raichu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
