Raichu
XY - BREAKthrough · 49/162 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
49/162
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 #49/162 of the XY - BREAKthrough 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, XY - BREAKthrough #49/162) changes hands at roughly $3.32, 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 $3.32, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.51. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $3.32, Lightly Played $2.51, Moderately Played $2.12, Heavily Played $2.12, Damaged $0.51 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Raichu is valued near $99.99 — about 30x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Raichu: 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 sits around $99.99 — roughly 30x 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 $30.00, PSA 8 $30.69 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.78 | $2.78 | $2.78 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.69 | $30.69 | $30.69 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.51 | $3.03 | $3.03 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.12 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.32 | $3.32 | $3.32 | 88 |
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.
