Raichu Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Raichu

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-14 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$56.15
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $33.63 – $81.42.
▼ 15% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$50.49
Never pay above $53.60
Optimal sell
$60.67
Never sell below $57.51
Buy this card · aim to pay under $53.60
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
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 $60.67 · never below $57.51. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
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 $56.15 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $60.67 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $47.38 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $50.49 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $53.60.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $56.15 and aim to pay under $53.60 — 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 $53.60; paying near or below $50.49 keeps a margin of safety versus the $56.15 fair value.

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