Question 1

What is the current market value of Raichu #61?

Accepted Answer

Raichu from Expedition Base Set is currently trading around $11.03. Over the last 7 days it gained 4.9%. It now sits 10.4% above its 30-day average of $9.99. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $8.58 to $11.03 (22% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Raichu #61 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (4.9%), and value remains materially above its recent low (29%). With a 22% 90-day spread ($8.58-$11.03), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 10.4% above its 30-day reference ($9.99). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2199% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $36.28, while PSA 10 is $253.55.

Question 3

What is Raichu #61 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Raichu appears in Expedition Base Set, released in 2002. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. This card evolves from Pikachu. Attack line includes "Plasma" and "Shock Bolt". It is weak to Fighting type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raichu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Raichu printings create a useful comparison set for Raichu. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.70-$107.98, a 6252% band. Against the sample mean of $32.82, this card is -66%. Notable alternatives include Raichu #14 (Fossil) at $107.98, Raichu #16 (Base Set 2) at $35.23, Raichu #40 (Next Destinies) at $2.14, and Raichu #BW78 (BW Black Star Promos).

Question 5

What set is Raichu #61 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Expedition Base Set is 2002. Series classification for this set is E-Card. The checklist contains 165 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Raichu is card number 61 with a Rare designation.

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