Raichu 49/162

Name: Raichu #49 - BREAKthrough | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy8-49
Price: 1.11 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: BREAKthrough Released: Nov 4, 2015

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Pikachu

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

1.11 $0.09 (8.82%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

3.75

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cracked Ice Holofoil

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10.12 $0.74 (7.89%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	195.27	69.95%	x176
PSA9	23.07	—	x21
PSA8	23.20	—	x21

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	78.43	54.41%	x21
PSA8	40.02	—	x11

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
6
9.68%
$195.27
PSA 9 Mint
16
25.81%
$23.07
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
21
33.87%
$23.20
PSA 7 Near Mint
6
9.68%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
6
9.68%
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PSA 5 Excellent
7
11.29%
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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 49/162 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.11 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.46

$1.11

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$23.20

PSA 8 −$8.93

$23.07

PSA 9 −$9.04

$195.27

PSA 10 +$140.77

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.11 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Raichu

It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity instantly downing foes several times its size.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raichu
National Pokédex #[26]
Card Number 49/162
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date04/11/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion BREAKthrough
Evolves From
Pikachu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20

Attacks

Thunderclap Shot
This attack does 50 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon-EX. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Electrosmash70+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raichu standing fiercely on grass, its cheeks sparking with electricity while bolts arc dynamically from its long, curled tail, illuminating the dark forest background with vibrant electric energy.

Playability Overview

Raichu’s spread damage with Thunderclap Shot can pressure multiple EX Pokémon simultaneously, but reliance on coin flips and moderate HP require careful timing and support to maximize its impact.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric SurgeRaichu's vibrant artwork really captures the energy and excitement of battle. The dynamic pose and bright yellow background give it a charged atmosphere. It deserves a spot on an "Electric Excitement" page, where it can stand proudly next to other electrifying Pokémon like Zapdos and Manectric.Additional Binder Suggestions: Voltage / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Pokémon Battle / Lightning Bolt

Raichu 49/162