Introduction

Raichu develops Pikachu's Electric-type identity into an evolved card of its own. Its exact expansion matters: the original and fossil-era versions have different attacks, HP and illustrations. This is the Japanese Mystery of the Fossils printing, identified by No. 026, with the original Pocket Monsters card back. The illustration is credited to Mitsuhiro Arita, with the condition of this individual copy detailed below.

Card Details

• Pokémon: Raichu
• Set: Mystery of the Fossils
• Japanese Set Name: 化石の秘密
• English Expansion Reference: Fossil — separate release and checklist
• Card Number: No. 026 (National Pokédex number)
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Language: Japanese
• Card Back: Japanese Old Back
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Condition: Back photos crop the bottom edge. Small pale marks are visible through the holder, but card surface wear cannot reliably be distinguished from holder marks.
• Finish: Holofoil

About the Pokémon

Raichu is the Mouse Pokémon, recorded as No. 026 in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation I, associated with the Kanto generation of games. Its long tail provides protection by grounding electrical energy. It evolves from Pikachu. Its species identity is shared across its different TCG appearances.

About the Expansion

Mystery of the Fossils was released in Japan on 21 June 1997 as the third main expansion. Its 48-card checklist features prehistoric Pokémon alongside ghosts, legendary birds and other Kanto species. The Japanese release includes Mew and retains the original Pocket Monsters card back, distinguishing it from the later English expansion.

Artwork & Collector's Notes

Mitsuhiro Arita is credited for this Mystery of the Fossils illustration of Raichu. The holofoil finish, original Pocket Monsters reverse and Japanese text identify this printing. The No. 026 identifier is a Pokédex number, not an English set checklist position.

Photographs: Photos show the actual card for sale. Only the named card is included.