Raichu Expedition Base Set 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 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-25 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$206.20
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $174.43 – $236.73.
▼ 21% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$189.18
Never pay above $198.54
Optimal sell
$218.58
Never sell below $209.91
Buy this card · aim to pay under $198.54
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $218.58 · never below $209.91. 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
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’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 $206.20 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $218.58 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $174.76 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $189.18 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $198.54.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $206.20 and aim to pay under $198.54 — 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 $198.54; paying near or below $189.18 keeps a margin of safety versus the $206.20 fair value.

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