Raichu V · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Raichu V card
Numbered 158 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Raichu V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Lightning-type carrying 200 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Raichu V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by MUGENUP.
What is Raichu V worth?
Raichu V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Brilliant Stars's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Brilliant Stars holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Raichu V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Raichu V. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the lightning foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Raichu V
For Raichu V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Raichu V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Raichu V holo for any raw purchase.
