Raichu 27/99

Name: Raichu #27 - Arceus | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl4-27
Price: 6 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Arceus Released: Nov 4, 2009

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30 packs (3.3%) Evolves From: Pikachu

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

6.00 $0.30 (5.26%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

26.10 $2.96 (12.79%)

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expansion Staff Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

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expansion Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

71.33 $6.35 (9.77%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	365.00	—	x61
PSA9	138.87	0.49%	x23
PSA8	41.89	—	x7.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,105.62	—	x42
PSA9	135.29	—	x5.2
PSA8	38.84	48.81%	x1.5
PSA7	850.00	4160.65%	x33

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3
4.84%
$365.00
PSA 9 Mint
20
32.26%
$138.87
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
20
32.26%
$41.89
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
17.74%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
6.45%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
6.45%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Raichu 27/99 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $6.00 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $39.08

Raw

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$41.89

PSA 8 +$2.44

$138.87

PSA 9 +$86.82

$365

PSA 10 +$283.55

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $6.00 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Raichu

Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raichu
National Pokédex #[26]
Card Number 27/99
Card RarityRare
IllustratorSuwama Chiaki
Release Date04/11/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Arceus
Evolves From
Pikachu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fighting +20
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Boosted Voltage20
If Raichu has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Thunder Blast70
Discard a Lightning Energy card attached to Raichu.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raichu perched on a rocky ledge, basking in the radiant sunlight while overlooking distant mountains under a glowing sky, its electric tail crackling softly with vibrant energy.

Playability Overview

Raichu offers solid early-game bench damage with Boosted Voltage but its reliance on a Pokémon Tool and energy discard for Thunder Blast limits consistent late-game impact.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric EvolutionThis Raichu card is a great centerpiece for an electric-themed page. Place it in the center, surrounded by other electric types like Pikachu and Jolteon. The bright colors and dynamic pose will really stand out against the vibrant energy cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Jungle / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Shockwave / Thunder Team

Raichu 27/99