Raichu

Base Set 2 · #16 · Rare Holo

$55.92US · TCGplayer

$37.99EU · Cardmarket

+23%7-day (EU)

+44%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#5 of 130Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +23% in 7 days; +44% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$25.14
Market	$55.92
Mid	$32.99
High	$1,111

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€35.18
Avg 1-day	€19.95
Avg 7-day	€28.63
Avg 30-day	€24.42
Low	€7.99

Authenticity check

At $55.92, Raichu is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Raichu offered under about $27.96 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Raichu (Base Set 2 #16) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Raichu from Base Set 2 is worth about $55.92 (TCGplayer US market) and around €37.99 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Raichu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #5 of 130 by value in Base Set 2. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Base Set 2?

By current US market price, it's Charizard at $467.

Is Raichu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +23% over 7 days, +44% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Raichu's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Raichu on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Raichu is fake?

Because it trades at $55.92, Raichu is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $55.92 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.