Raichu #13 from Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) - Uncommon - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Pokémon

Raichu

#13/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Uncommon, 70 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#13/36
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
70 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 17, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Raichu

Raichu appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Raichu is a uncommon rarity and 70 HP. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Raichu is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set, released on June 17, 1998. It has a theme color of #b2a07e and is classified as a Pokémon with 70 HP. The card features two attacks: Short Circuit and Sparking Kick. Short Circuit requires two Lightning Energy and deals 10 damage multiplied by the number of Water Energy attached to an opponent's Pokémon, ignoring Weakness or Resistance. Sparking Kick uses three Energy (two Lightning and one Colorless) to deal 30 damage and has a 50% chance to Paralyze the defending Pokémon. The card is numbered 13 and has an Uncommon rarity. It was illustrated by artist Atsuko Nishida, contributing to its distinct visual identity within the series.

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