Raichu HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Holo Pokémon card — value and price

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Raichu

HeartGold SoulSilver · Rare Holo
Pokémon pkm:hgss1-10 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$39.74
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $27.46 – $55.00.
▼ 13% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$36.40
Never pay above $38.24
Optimal sell
$44.00
Never sell below $41.02
Buy this card · aim to pay under $38.24
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $44.00 · never below $41.02. 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 HeartGold SoulSilver has a fair market value of about $39.74 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $44.00 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $32.88 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $36.40 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $38.24.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $39.74 and aim to pay under $38.24 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Raichu?

Raichu is trending rising ~10% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $38.24; paying near or below $36.40 keeps a margin of safety versus the $39.74 fair value.

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