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Raichu

Raichu appears on 74 Raichu card prints across 64 sets, which makes it a clear sub-collection for collectors chasing a specific Raichu variant.

Cards
74
Sets
64
Eras
14
Coverage
Base, Jungle / Fossil, Neo, E-Card, EX, Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, XY, Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon TCG Pocket

Raichu checklist

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.

Raichu across different eras

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.

6 cards
Base
The Base era spans 6 Raichu prints across 6 sets, from Oct 20, 1996 to Apr 24, 2000, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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2 cards
Jungle / Fossil
The Jungle / Fossil era spans 2 Raichu prints across 1 set, from Oct 10, 1999 to Oct 10, 1999, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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3 cards
Neo
The Neo era spans 3 Raichu prints across 3 sets, from Jul 19, 2001 to Feb 28, 2002, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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4 cards
E-Card
The E-Card era spans 4 Raichu prints across 2 sets, from Sep 15, 2002 to May 12, 2003, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
2 setsExplore
7 cards
EX
The EX era spans 7 Raichu prints across 6 sets, from Sep 18, 2003 to Feb 17, 2007, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
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5 cards
Diamond & Pearl
The Diamond & Pearl era spans 5 Raichu prints across 4 sets, from May 1, 2007 to Nov 1, 2008, and shows how Raichu changed across that release window.
4 setsExplore

Further reading

Collectors researching 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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