Raichu – XY (#43)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raichu (#43) is a Rare Holo card from XY - XY released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Circle Circuit attack (20× damage), This attack does 20 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.15, Cardmarket average sale is €1.56, Floor listings start near €0.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.00
- Recent low listing: €0.40
Card Details
- Set
- XY
- Card Number
- 43
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
Attacks & Strategy
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Circle Circuit
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20×
This attack does 20 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon. -
Thunderbolt
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 100
Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raichu from XY (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 43 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Raichu's Circle Circuit deals 20× damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XY #43 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.15 |
�📦 XY Set Context
This Raichu is part of the XY expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 XY are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Raichu 43 was released in 2014 in the XY 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: XY 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.