Raichu

Raichu

Selected Masterpiece • 27/83
Market Price $1.23
Generations XY 2016
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Raichu card captures a moment of dynamic energy as the Pokémon stands confidently against a vibrant backdrop of blue skies and rolling hills. Its expression reflects a playful yet determined spirit, embodying the essence of its electric nature. The scene feels alive, as if Raichu is ready to spring into action, channeling its power and enthusiasm. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between the Pokémon and its surroundings.”

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
22/02/2016

Circle Circuit

20×

This attack does 20 damage times the number of Pokémon on your Bench.

Thunderbolt

100

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20