
Raichu
Blister Exclusives · 040/099 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
040/099
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Raichu: Rarity & Collectibility
Raichu in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #040/099 of the Blister Exclusives 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 (Common, Blister Exclusives #040/099) changes hands at roughly $63.42, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $63.42, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.29. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $63.42, Lightly Played $43.21, Moderately Played $23.07, Heavily Played $15.07, Damaged $7.29 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.29 | $7.29 | $7.29 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $15.07 | $15.07 | $15.07 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $43.21 | $43.21 | $43.21 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $23.07 | $23.07 | $23.07 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $63.42 | $60.87 | $60.87 | 18 |
Collector Outlook for Raichu
As a Common, Raichu earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. 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.





