Raichu (61)
Expedition · 061/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
061/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Raichu (61): Rarity & Collectibility
Raichu (61) 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 #061/165 of the Expedition 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 (61)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Raichu (61) (Rare, Expedition #061/165) changes hands at roughly $49.58, 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 $49.58, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $20.28. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $49.58, Lightly Played $96.33, Moderately Played $35.67, Heavily Played $20.88, Damaged $20.28 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Raichu (61) is valued near $700.00 — about 14x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Raichu (61): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Raichu (61) sits around $700.00 — roughly 14x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $149.99, CGC 10 $153.50, CGC 9.5 $42.02 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $49.00 | $39.00 | $59.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $42.02 | $42.02 | $42.02 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $41.69 | $41.69 | $41.69 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.28 | $20.28 | $20.28 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $20.88 | $20.88 | $20.88 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $96.33 | $96.33 | $96.33 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $35.67 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $49.58 | $49.58 | $49.58 | 59 |
Collector Outlook for Raichu (61)
Raichu (61) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 (61) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
