Alolan-raichu – Unified Minds (#57)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-raichu (#57) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Unified Minds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Electro Rain attack, Discard any amount of Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. Then, for each Energy you discarded in this way, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and do 30 damage to it. (You can choose the same Pokémon more than once.) This damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.51, Cardmarket average sale is €2.34, Floor listings start near €0.80.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.51
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.38
- Recent low listing: €0.80
Card Details
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Card Number
- 57
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 110
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Electro Rain
[Lightning]
Discard any amount of Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. Then, for each Energy you discarded in this way, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and do 30 damage to it. (You can choose the same Pokémon more than once.) This damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance. - Electric Ball [Lightning, Colorless, Colorless] — 90
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-raichu from Unified Minds (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Alolan-raichu 57 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Alolan-raichu's Electro Rain for Lightning energy. Special effect: Discard any amount of Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. Then, for each Energy you discarded in thi...
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Minds #57 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $3.51 |
�📦 Unified Minds Set Context
This Alolan-raichu is part of the Unified Minds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Alolan-raichu card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Unified Minds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alolan-raichu 57 was released in 2019 in the Unified Minds expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unified Minds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Alolan-raichu with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Alolan-raichu card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Alolan-raichu works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.