Raichu – Mysterious Treasures (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raichu (#15) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Daisuke Ito and the Electromagnetic Induction attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $8.75, Cardmarket average sale is €6.51, Floor listings start near €1.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $8.75
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.90
- Recent low listing: €1.10
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Electromagnetic Induction
Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Explosive Thunder
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 30×
Discard all basic Lightning Energy cards attached to Raichu. This attack does 30 damage times the number of Lightning Energy cards you discarded.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raichu from Mysterious Treasures (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Daisuke Ito.
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 15 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Raichu's Electromagnetic Induction . Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle yo...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #15 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $8.75 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Raichu is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Daisuke Ito, 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 Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Daisuke Ito 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: Raichu 15 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Daisuke Ito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.