Raichu – Evolutions (#36)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raichu (#36) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Energize attack, Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.61, Cardmarket average sale is €3.74, Floor listings start near €0.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.61
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.34
- Recent low listing: €0.99
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 36
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Energize
[Lightning]
Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. -
Spark Bolt
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 70+
You may discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 70 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raichu from Evolutions (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Raichu 36 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Raichu's Energize for Lightning energy. Special effect: Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #36 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $4.61 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Raichu is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 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 Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori 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.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Raichu 36 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like 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 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: Raichu works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.