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Raichu BREAK card from the BREAKthrough set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Raichu BREAK

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A high risk attack that deals massive damage by discarding its own energy.

Lightning130 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 130 HP and requires Lightning energy to use.

It can deal 170 damage using the Grand Bolt attack.

Signature attack

Grand Bolt

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon. (170 damage)

Grand Bolt deals 170 damage but forces you to discard all Energy attached to Raichu BREAK. This means the Pokemon loses its power source immediately after attacking, making it vulnerable in the next turn.

Attacks

LCC
Grand Bolt170

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that can quickly attach multiple Energy cards each turn. It works best when you have other ways to remove or replace discarded Energy efficiently.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Ultra Rare status
  • Break mechanic potential
Watch out for
  • Self-destructive cost
  • Energy dependency
  • One turn effectiveness
Pro tip

Only use Grand Bolt when you are sure you can survive the opponent's next attack without Energy.

From the Pokédex

Raichu BREAK is a powerful evolution of Raichu found in the BREAKthrough set.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this attack is like spending all their savings on one big purchase, leaving them with nothing for the next day.

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