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Raichu
#113/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Rare Holo, Lightning, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #113/128
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 1, 2001
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Original name
- ライチュウ
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Collector Notes
Raichu
Raichu appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Raichu is a rare holo rarity. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Raichu is a Pokémon card featuring a Rare Holo rarity and part of the Base Expansion Pack set, released on December 1, 2001. The card’s artwork is by Atsuko Nishida, and it has an HP of 80. Raichu possesses two attacks: Plasma and Shock Bolt. The Plasma attack costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage, allowing the player to flip a coin if there are Lightning Energy cards in their discard pile, potentially attaching one to Raichu. The Shock Bolt attack requires two Lightning Energy and one Colorless Energy, dealing 60 damage while discarding all Lightning Energy attached to Raichu or rendering the attack ineffective. The card’s design reflects its electric-type theme, emphasizing its role in energy-based gameplay. Its number in the set is 113, and it is classified as a Pokémon supertype. The card’s mechanics focus on interaction with Lightning Energy cards, enhancing strategic play during battles.
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