Question 1

What is the current market value of Raichu #43?

Accepted Answer

Raichu from XY is currently trading around $3.09. Over the last 7 days it gained 9.6%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($3.13). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.58 to $3.73 (70% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Raichu #43 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (9.6% over 7 days), while the card sits 96% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.58 and $3.73 create a 70% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($3.13), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Raichu #43 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Raichu appears in XY, released in 2014. The printed flavor text states: "When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Lightning. This card evolves from Pikachu. Attack line includes "Circle Circuit" and "Thunderbolt". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raichu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Raichu often benchmark it against other Raichu cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.02-$40.13, a 3834% band. Against the sample mean of $27.54, this card is -89%. 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 #43 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

XY entered circulation in 2014. XY is grouped under the XY era. The checklist contains 146 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the XY checklist, Raichu occupies position #43 as a Rare Holo card.

Raichu #43

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