Raichu (Fossil #29) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Raichu from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP. It evolves from Pikachu and features the attack Gigashock, which deals 30 damage and an additional 10 damage to up to three of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. This card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 1. The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as Rare.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 29
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 90
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Attack: Gigashock (4 Lightning Energy; 30 damage plus 10 damage to up to 3 Benched Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: “Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.”
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 29. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it belongs to the Lightning type category.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Rare Fossil Raichu card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Mitsuhiro Arita. Proper storage will help maintain its collector value over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Raichu card is part of the Fossil expansion, known for featuring Pokémon revived from fossils and other classic Pokémon. It stands out with its unique attack that targets multiple Benched Pokémon, adding strategic depth to gameplay.