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Shining Raichu
#47/113 in Darkness, and to Light..., Rare Holo, 70 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida.
- Card number
- #47/113
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- HP
- 70 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 9, 2001
- Illustrator
- Hironobu Yoshida
- Original name
- ひかるライチュウ
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Collector Notes
Shining Raichu
Shining Raichu appears in the Japanese print of Darkness, and to Light..., released on March 9, 2001. Shining Raichu is a rare holo rarity and 70 HP. The Darkness, and to Light... set contains 113 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Hironobu Yoshida.
Collector Insights
Shining Raichu is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Hironobu Yoshida. It belongs to the Darkness, and to Light... set, released on March 9, 2001. The card’s number is 47, and it is classified as a Rare Holo. It has 70 HP and a single attack named Thundersquall. The attack requires four Energy costs: two Lightning and two Water, with a converted energy cost of 4. When used, Thundersquall deals 40 damage and targets a Benched Pokémon, inflicting 10 damage for each Water Energy attached to Shining Raichu. The effect bypasses typical Weakness and Resistance mechanics for the targeted Pokémon. This card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in competitive play within the Pokémon TCG.
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