Question 1

What is the current market value of Raichu #40?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Raichu (Next Destinies) sits near $1.02. Week-over-week movement is upward at 2.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $1.71, this card is now 40.3% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.00 to $2.37 (134% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Raichu #40 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.0%; current pricing is 2% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.00 and $2.37 create a 134% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($1.71), the card is trading 40.3% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Raichu #40 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2012, Next Destinies introduced this print of Raichu. The printed flavor text states: "Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Lightning. Raichu evolves from Pikachu. The printed attacks highlight "Thundershock" and "Slam". It is weak to Fighting type energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raichu cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Raichu checklist helps contextualize this specific Raichu print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $6.17 and $40.13 (550% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($28.57), this card is -96%. Notable alternatives include Raichu #14 (Base) at $28.40, Raichu #14 (Fossil) at $40.13, Raichu #29 (Fossil) at $40.13, and Raichu #16 (Base Set 2) at $28.03.

Question 5

What set is Raichu #40 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Next Destinies was released in 2012. Series classification for this set is Black & White. Set size is 103 cards, which categorizes Next Destinies as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Raichu is card number 40 with a Uncommon designation.

Raichu #40

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