Question 1

What is the current market value of Alolan Raichu #SM65?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Alolan Raichu (SM Black Star Promos) sits near $27.33. Compared with last week, pricing is 11.9% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $33.78, this card is now 19.1% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $27.33 and a peak around $36.66 (34% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Alolan Raichu #SM65 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Week-over-week movement is negative (11.9%); this leaves value 25% under the 90-day peak. With a 34% 90-day spread ($27.33-$36.66), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 19.1% below its 30-day reference ($33.78). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Alolan Raichu #SM65 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Alolan Raichu is a SM Black Star Promos card from the 2017 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It only evolves to this form in the Alola region. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Lightning. Alolan Raichu evolves from Pikachu. Notable move text references "Quick Attack" and "Electric Surfer". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Metal. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Alolan cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Alolan checklist helps contextualize this specific Alolan Raichu print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 3 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.93 and $27.33 (2839% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($11.16), this card is +145%. Notable alternatives include Alolan Raichu #57 (Unified Minds) at $5.22, Alolan Raichu #31 (Crimson Invasion) at $0.93, and Alolan Raichu #SM72 (SM Black Star Promos) at $27.33.

Question 5

What set is Alolan Raichu #SM65 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. Set size is 250 cards, which categorizes SM Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Alolan Raichu (#SM65) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Alolan Raichu #SM65

Price history

All Alolan Raichu cards

Card details

Attacks