Raichu #2 from XY Promos - Promo - Illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma
Lightning

Raichu

#2/298 in XY Promos, Promo, 90 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.

Card number
#2/298
Rarity
Promo
HP
90 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
Japanese
Release date
August 1, 2013
Illustrator
Sanosuke Sakuma
Original name
ライチュウ
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Collector Notes

Raichu

Raichu appears in the Japanese print of XY Promos, released on August 1, 2013. Raichu is a promo rarity and 90 HP. The XY Promos set contains 298 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sanosuke Sakuma.

Collector Insights

Raichu is a Pokémon with 90 HP and a Promo rarity, featured in the XY Promos set released on August 1, 2013. The card is illustrated by artist Sanosuke Sakuma and includes two attacks. The first attack, Thunder Shock, requires one Lightning and one Colorless Energy, dealing 30 damage and flipping a coin to potentially Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon. The second attack, Electro Ball, costs two Lightning and one Colorless Energy, dealing 80 damage without additional effects. Raichu's design aligns with its electric-type theme, emphasizing speed and electrical energy. The card's artwork and mechanics reflect its role as a high-impact attacker in competitive play. Its rarity and set inclusion highlight its significance as a promotional release. The combination of straightforward damage and conditional status effects defines its gameplay impact.

電気が たまってくると 筋肉が 刺激され いつもより 攻撃的に なってしまう。

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