Lt. Surge's Raichu Gym Challenge 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 1st Edition Holofoil printing.

Lt. Surge's Raichu

Gym Challenge · Holo Rare
Pokémon pkm:gym2-11 TCGPlayer
Fair market value
$282.24
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $155.23 – $505.39.
▲ 53% · 49d
Sources: TCGPlayer · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$248.53
Never pay above $267.07
Optimal sell
$310.87
Never sell below $290.83
≈ $255.06 in hand after fees & shipping

These are marketplace prices — what a card trades at between collectors on eBay, TCGplayer or Cardmarket. A local shop buying for cash pays well under this, and that isn't a bad offer: they carry the rent, the staff and the risk of stock that may sit for a year. Store credit usually beats their cash price.

Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $267.07 raw
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When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
Slab guard (graded)Magnetic one-touch (raw)Penny sleeves

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $310.87 · never below $290.83. 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
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Raichu worth?

Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Challenge has a fair market value of about $282.24 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Lt. Surge's Raichu?

List around $310.87 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $255.06 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Lt. Surge's Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $248.53 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $267.07.

Where can I buy Lt. Surge's Raichu?

Lt. Surge's Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $282.24 and aim to pay under $267.07 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Lt. Surge's Raichu?

Lt. Surge's Raichu is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $267.07; paying near or below $248.53 keeps a margin of safety versus the $282.24 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raichu worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raichu is modelled around $2,257.92 versus $282.24 raw — roughly a 700% premium for a vintage (≤2003) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $267.07 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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