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Dark Raichu

Dark Raichu appears on 2 Raichu card prints across 2 sets, which makes it a clear sub-collection for collectors chasing a specific Raichu variant.

Cards
2
Sets
2
Eras
2
Coverage
Base, Legendary Collection

Dark Raichu checklist

Dark Raichu collectors usually want one clean list of every eligible print, especially when promos, regional variants, or mechanic-specific cards are spread across multiple sets.

Dark Raichu across different eras

Dark Raichu did not stay fixed to one release period. These eras show when the form appeared, how long it stayed active, and where the most recognizable prints fall in the timeline.

4 cards
Base
The Base era spans 4 Raichu prints across 4 sets, from Jan 9, 1999 to Apr 24, 2000, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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1 cards
Legendary Collection
The Legendary Collection era spans 1 Raichu print across 1 set, from May 24, 2002 to May 24, 2002, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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Further reading

Collectors researching Dark Raichu usually move next into rarity, value, vintage history, or variant-identification questions.

Guide
The Most Valuable Raichu Cards
This guide ranks the highest-value Raichu cards and explains why certain prints repeatedly anchor collector demand.
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Guide
Every Alolan Raichu Card
Alolan Raichu has a smaller, easier-to-complete checklist than base Raichu, but it spans promos, trainer kits, GX cards, and premium modern treatments.
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Guide
Vintage Raichu Cards Guide
Vintage Raichu collecting starts with Base-era nostalgia and quickly expands into Dark Raichu, Lt. Surge's Raichu, Shining Raichu, and e-Card standouts.
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