Raichu – Stormfront (#99)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raichu (#99) is a Rare Holo Lv.x card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Voltage Shoot attack, Discard 2 Lightning Energy cards from your hand and choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $63.33, Cardmarket average sale is €9.55, Floor listings start near €4.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $63.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €13.87
- Recent low listing: €4.00
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 99
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Lv.x
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 110
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
Abilities
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Link Lightning
Once during your turn, when you put Raichu LV.X onto Raichu and use Voltage Shoot, you may use another attack of Raichu afterward. This power can't be used if Raichu is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Voltage Shoot
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
Discard 2 Lightning Energy cards from your hand and choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raichu from Stormfront (Rare Holo Lv.x) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 99 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Raichu's Voltage Shoot for Lightning + Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard 2 Lightning Energy cards from your hand and choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #99 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Lv.x | $63.33 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Raichu is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryo Ueda, 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 Lv.x cards from Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda 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 Stormfront
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Raichu 99 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront 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 Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Stormfront 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 have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. 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.