# Raichu #014/102

The Raichu (#014/102, Base Set, 1999) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 14 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.2/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/raichu-base-set-014-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #014/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $64
- 5-month change: +286.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 14
- Average overall grade: 8.2 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 43% | $73 |
| 8.5 | 7% | $71 |
| 8 | 43% | $71 |
| 7 | 7% | $72 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 21% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 14% of scans
- Whitening: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Raichu carries a market value of $64. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $73, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Raichu worth?

The Raichu from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Raichu cards get?

Across 14 community scans on ZeroPop, the Raichu averages a 8.2/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 8.5, surface 8.1, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Raichu?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Raichu cards are Whitening (Front) (21% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (14% of scans), Whitening (14% of scans).

### Is the Raichu worth grading?

Whether the Raichu is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app