Raichu Expedition Base Set Holo Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Raichu

Expedition Base Set · Holo Rare
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-25 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$190.58
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $139.11 – $249.56.
▼ 20% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$175.78
Never pay above $183.92
Optimal sell
$204.43
Never sell below $194.73
Buy this card · aim to pay under $183.92
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 $204.43 · never below $194.73. 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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All Raichu printings →More Expedition Base Set →
Common questions
How much is Raichu worth?

Raichu from Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $190.58 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $204.43 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $162.45 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $175.78 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $183.92.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $190.58 and aim to pay under $183.92 — 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 $183.92; paying near or below $175.78 keeps a margin of safety versus the $190.58 fair value.

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