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Alolan Raichu ex card from the Celestial Guardians set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Alolan Raichu ex

A powerful attacker that grows stronger as the battle goes on.

Lightning140 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

The Psychic attack deals 60 damage plus extra damage for each Energy card attached to your opponent's Active Pokemon.

It has 140 HP and is an ex Pokemon, meaning it gives away two Prize cards if knocked out.

Signature attack

Psychic

This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon. (60+ damage)

This card uses a scaling mechanic that rewards you for having more Energy on the field. The more Energy your opponent has attached to their Pokemon, the harder this attack hits.

Attacks

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Psychic60+

This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that can quickly attach multiple Lightning and Colorless Energy cards. It works well in strategies that aim to overwhelm the opponent with resources before attacking.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Scales with opponent's setup
  • Good early game pressure
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Fighting types
  • Leaves two Prizes when defeated
  • Requires specific Energy support
Pro tip

Check your opponent's Active Pokemon before attacking. If they have many Energy cards attached, this attack will deal significant damage.

From the Pokédex

Alolan Raichu has a tail that splits into four to help it balance while floating in the air.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using this card is a risk because losing it means giving away two Prize cards instead of one.

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