Raichu XY Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Raichu

XY · Rare
Pokémon pkm:xy1-43 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$2.22
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.22 – $3.67.
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.99
Never pay above $2.12
Optimal sell
$2.45
Never sell below $2.29
Buy this card · aim to pay under $2.12
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $2.45 · never below $2.29. 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
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
Related cards
Raichu cardRaichuExpedition Base Set$261.75Raichu cardRaichuFossil$117.84Raichu cardRaichuUndaunted$116.19Jigglypuff cardJigglypuffXY$2.12Pikachu cardPikachuXY$6.83Jigglypuff cardJigglypuffXY$7.17
All Raichu printings →More XY →
Common questions
How much is Raichu worth?

Raichu from XY has a fair market value of about $2.22 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $2.45 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.73 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.99 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $2.12.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $2.22 and aim to pay under $2.12 — 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 $2.12; paying near or below $1.99 keeps a margin of safety versus the $2.22 fair value.

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