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Raichu
#81/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Rare, 80 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #81/128
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 80 HP
- 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 rarity and 80 HP. 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 with 80 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. The first attack, Plasma, costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage. It allows the player to flip a coin if there are Lightning Energy cards in their discard pile, potentially attaching one to Raichu. The second attack, Shock Bolt, requires two Lightning Energy and one Colorless Energy, dealing 60 damage. This attack mandates discarding all attached Lightning Energy cards to Raichu, or it becomes ineffective. The card was released in the Base Expansion Pack on December 1, 2001, and is classified as a Rare card. It is illustrated by artist Atsuko Nishida, contributing to its visual identity. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in the Pokémon TCG’s foundational set. Its combination of straightforward attacks and conditional effects reflects the strategic depth of the game.
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