Raichu Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Raichu

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-14 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$71.72
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $51.30 – $95.45.
▲ 9% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$66.12
Never pay above $69.20
Optimal sell
$77.21
Never sell below $73.37
Buy this card · aim to pay under $69.20
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $77.21 · never below $73.37. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Raichu worth?

Raichu from Base Set has a fair market value of about $71.72 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $77.21 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $61.77 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $66.12 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $69.20.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $71.72 and aim to pay under $69.20 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Raichu?

Raichu is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $69.20; paying near or below $66.12 keeps a margin of safety versus the $71.72 fair value.

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