Raichu [Series II] #26
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Raichu [Series II] #26 collector guide
About Raichu [Series II] #26
Raichu (Series II) is card #26 from Japanese Vending, a Japanese-language release, released on June 1, 1998. It belongs to the non-TCG Pokémon collectibles, made outside the official trading card game. Ungraded, it ranks 44th of the 148 Japanese Vending cards we track. The top card is Gengar [Masaki] #94 at €4,884.
Character and collecting appeal
Raichu can be approached as a character collectible and as an entry in its named release. For set builders, the exact card number matters; for character collectors, it helps distinguish this version from other appearances of the same Pokémon.
Version and identification
Look for the printed number #26 and the Japanese Vending set symbol to confirm you have this exact card, and check the text is Japanese.
Price history
Today an ungraded Raichu [Series II] #26 sells for about €44.45, a PSA 9 for €333.87 and a PSA 10 for €1,648. We have monthly prices for this card going back to May 2022. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are up 148%, and down 2% in the last month. It is trading at or near its highest recorded value. PSA 10 copies have moved up 825% over the same 12 months.
Grading and population
PSA has graded 362 copies. 65 received a PSA 10 and 106 a PSA 9, a gem rate of 18%, which makes it moderately tough to grade a 10. A PSA 10 sells for 37.1× the ungraded price and 4.9× a PSA 9. That gap is big enough that grading a sharp, well-centred copy can pay for itself.
Investment potential
In its favour: steady demand, with ungraded prices up 148% in a year; vintage status, as cards from this era are no longer printed; an active market (104 recent completed sales), so it is easy to sell. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.
Before you buy
Expect to pay around €44.45 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €333.87. At this price fakes are worth checking for: compare the font, colours and holo pattern with a known genuine copy (see how to spot fake Pokémon cards) and look up the certificate of any graded copy (how to check a PSA cert number). Cards this old often show white wear on the back edges, so ask for photos of the back (what whitening means). Ask for clear photographs of both sides, verify the exact release and variant, and check for damage that may not appear in the listing title.
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How much is Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) worth?
As of , an ungraded copy of Raichu [Series II] #26 from Japanese Vending sells for about €44.45 (about $49.90), a PSA 9 for about €333.87 (about $374.78) and a PSA 10 for about €1,648 (about $1,850). These values are based on 104 recent completed sales, the latest on 16 Oct 2026. Ungraded values are up 148% over the last 12 months and PSA 10 values are up 825%. A PSA 10 sells for 37.1× the ungraded price. PSA has graded 362 copies, of which 65 (18%) received a PSA 10.
Prices are market values from completed sales, shown in euros (converted from US dollars) and updated every few hours.
Raichu [Series II] #26 PSA population report
362 copies of Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) have been graded by PSA. 65 are PSA 10 Gem Mint and 106 are PSA 9 Mint, a PSA 10 gem rate of 18%.
| Grade | Copies graded | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 65 | 18% |
| PSA 9 | 106 | 29.3% |
| PSA 8 | 120 | 33.1% |
| PSA 7 | 56 | 15.5% |
| PSA 6 | 6 | 1.7% |
| PSA 5 | 3 | 0.8% |
| PSA 4 | 2 | 0.6% |
| PSA 3 | 1 | 0.3% |
| PSA 2 | 0 | 0% |
| PSA 1 | 3 | 0.8% |
| Total | 362 | 100% |
Raichu [Series II] #26 FAQ
How much is Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) worth?
Ungraded, Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) is worth about €44.45 (about $49.90). A PSA 9 sells for about €333.87 (about $374.78). A PSA 10 sells for about €1,648 (about $1,850). Based on recent completed sales as of 20 Oct 2026.
What is a PSA 10 Raichu [Series II] #26 worth?
A PSA 10 Gem Mint Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) recently sold for about €1,648 (about $1,850), up 825% over the last 12 months. Its highest monthly PSA 10 value was €1,648 in September 2026.
How many PSA 10 Raichu [Series II] #26 cards are there?
PSA has graded 362 copies of Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending). 65 of them are PSA 10, a gem rate of 18%. 106 are PSA 9.
Is Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) worth grading?
A PSA 10 sells for about 37.1× the ungraded price (€1,648 vs €44.45). Only 18% of PSA-graded copies reach a 10, so check centering, corners, edges and surface first. The gap is large enough that grading a clean copy can pay off after fees.
Is Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) going up in value?
Ungraded Raichu [Series II] #26 values are up 148% over the last 12 months and down 2% over the last month. The highest monthly ungraded value was €45.43 in September 2026.
When was Raichu [Series II] #26 (Japanese Vending) released?
Raichu [Series II] #26 was released on June 1, 1998 as part of Japanese Vending, card number #26.