Raichu

Raichu

Selected Masterpiece • 36/108
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $5.3
Evolutions XY 2016
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Raichu in a vibrant, lush setting, surrounded by a flurry of green hues that suggest a lively atmosphere. With its cheerful expression and poised stance, Raichu seems ready to unleash its electric energy, embodying both playfulness and power. The scene captures a moment of anticipation, as if Raichu is inviting onlookers into its world of adventure and excitement. This snapshot reflects the dynamic nature of Pokémon, where every moment is charged with potential.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Energize

Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

Spark Bolt

70+

You may discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 70 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost