Raichu

Raichu

Selected Masterpiece • 12/112
Artist Midori Harada
Market Price $22.72
The Illustrator

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Raichu card captures a moment of playful energy, showcasing the Pokémon in a lively pose amidst a starry backdrop. With its bright colors and cheerful expression, Raichu seems to embody a sense of joy and vitality, as if it is ready to unleash a burst of electricity at any moment. The surrounding stars add a magical touch, enhancing the feeling of wonder in this small snapshot of its world. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the dynamic spirit of Raichu as it thrives in its environment.”

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
Release
01/09/2004

Recharge

Search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to Raichu. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Thunder Reflection

50

You may move any number of Lightning Energy cards attached to Raichu to another of your Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost