Raichu GL 31/111

Name: Raichu GL #31 - Rising Rivals | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl2-31
Price: 6.78 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Rising Rivals Released: May 16, 2009

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 36 packs (2.8%)

Raw Prices

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6.78 $0.70 (11.51%)

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36.06

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	33.75	—	x5.0
PSA8	26.20	—	x3.9
PSA7	15.00	—	x2.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	85.00	—	x2.4
PSA8	63.10	57.47%	x1.7
PSA7	58.69	—	x1.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
2.63%
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PSA 9 Mint
17
44.74%
$33.75
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
14
36.84%
$26.20
PSA 7 Near Mint
2
5.26%
$15.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
5.26%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
2.63%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
2.63%
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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 GL 31/111 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $6.78 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $39.98

$6.78

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$15

PSA 7 −$21.73

$26.20

PSA 8 −$11.99

$33.75

PSA 9 −$5.42

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $6.78 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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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raichu
National Pokédex #[26]
Card Number 31/111
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date16/05/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Rising Rivals
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20

Attacks

Thunder Throw
Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Repeat Lightning30+
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raichu charging forward with determined eyes, crackling with yellow electricity. The background features a large star and industrial elements, emphasizing Raichu's electric power and intensity.

Playability Overview

Raichu GL offers strategic value by spreading damage across multiple opponent's benched Pokémon or leveraging damage counters to boost its attack, making it effective for board control and pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric Gym VibesThis Raichu card has a sleek, gym leader aesthetic that sets it apart. The subtle yellow tones and the trainer in the background create a dynamic energy that fits well with other Electric-type cards. Position it near similar electrifying Pokémon to highlight that Gym Leader theme, perhaps alongside cards like Electabuzz or Zapdos.Additional Binder Suggestions: Gym / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Bench Strategy / Teamwork

Raichu GL 31/111

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