This 1999 Pokémon Base Set card #14 features the Lightning-type Pokémon Raichu in a Holo Rare finish, designed by Ken Sugimori.
Raichu
1999 • Pokémon • Base
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Card number 14 from the 1999 Pokémon Base Set, Raichu is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP. As the evolved form of Pikachu, this card offers distinct gameplay mechanics including Agility and Thunder attacks. The Holo Rare treatment gives the card a reflective finish that stands out in any collection. Ken Sugimori created the artwork, which remains a defining visual for the era. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Base Set, appreciating its historical significance in the TCG. The card's design emphasizes Raichu's electric nature against the set's signature border. For investors and hobbyists, maintaining the integrity of this vintage card is key. Whether you are building a retro portfolio or adding to a personal archive, this card represents a pivotal moment in trading card history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Raichu
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Lightning
Stage 1
Pikachu
Fighting ×2
1
26
Card Text
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Attack: Agility (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.
Attack: Thunder (60)
Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.
Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.