Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage times the number of heads.
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.
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.
Latest market snapshots place Raichu in Next Destinies at roughly $1.79. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.
It is currently 4.9% below the 30-day average of $1.88. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.68 and a peak around $2.00 (18% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement.
This version is categorized as Uncommon.
Other Raichu printings create a useful comparison set for Raichu. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $1.19 (561% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.61), this card is +191%.
Notable alternatives include Raichu #56 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.18, Raichu #49 (BREAKthrough) at $0.93, Raichu #28 (Furious Fists) at $1.19, and Raichu #36 (Evolutions) at $0.75.
Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.68 and $2.00 create a 18% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Versus the 30-day average ($1.88), the card is trading 4.9% lower. The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $48.33, or +2600% relative to raw.
