Era page

XY

The XY era spans 8 Raichu prints across 6 sets, from Feb 5, 2014 to Jan 30, 2026, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.

Cards
8
Sets
6
First release
Feb 5, 2014
Latest release
Jan 30, 2026

Raichu cards in this era

XY era Raichu cards are arranged in release order so you can see which prints came first, which sets matter most, and how the card line evolved during this period.

Raichu variants from this era

XY era Raichu cards span the named variants and branches that defined this release window, including the forms collectors usually compare when building a focused checklist from the same period.

73 cards
Raichu
Raichu appears on 73 Raichu card prints across 62 sets, which makes it a clear sub-collection for collectors chasing a specific Raichu variant.
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1 cards
BREAK
BREAK appears on 1 Raichu card print across 1 set, which makes it a clear sub-collection for collectors chasing a specific Raichu variant.
1 setsExplore

XY collecting questions

Collectors researching XY era Raichu cards usually want to know which prints matter most, how scarcity differs from later releases, and where this period fits in the wider Raichu timeline.

Guide
The Most Valuable Raichu Cards
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Every Alolan Raichu Card
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Vintage Raichu Cards Guide
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