Raichu BREAKthrough 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

BREAKthrough · Rare
Pokémon pkm:xy8-49 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3.25
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.79 – $5.19.
▲ 3% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$2.93
Never pay above $3.11
Optimal sell
$3.60
Never sell below $3.35
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.11
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $3.60 · never below $3.35. 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
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All Raichu printings →More BREAKthrough →
Common questions
How much is Raichu worth?

Raichu from BREAKthrough has a fair market value of about $3.25 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Raichu?

List around $3.60 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $1.73 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Raichu?

A disciplined buy target is about $2.93 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.11.

Where can I buy Raichu?

Raichu is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3.25 and aim to pay under $3.11 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Raichu?

Raichu is trending rising ~5% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.11; paying near or below $2.93 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3.25 fair value.

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