Pokémon Parents Oceania
Cards/Raichu GX
Raichu GX card from the Hidden Fates set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Raichu GX

Rotated Out

A powerful electric attacker with high damage output.

Lightning210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 210 hit points and requires Lightning energy to play.

It can use Thunderbolt for 120 damage or Spark Ball GX for 200 damage.

You may only use one GX attack during the entire game.

Signature attack

Spark Ball GX

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.) (200 damage)

Spark Ball GX deals a massive 200 damage but can only be used once per match. This makes it a strong finisher when you need to knock out an opponent's Pokemon quickly.

Attacks

LLC
Thunderbolt120
LLC
Spark Ball GX200

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks built around Lightning energy and fast attacks. It works well in aggressive strategies that aim to defeat opponents before they can set up their own defences.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Few energy requirements
  • Ultra rare status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting attacks
  • One time use of GX attack
  • Requires specific energy types
Pro tip

Use Spark Ball GX only when you are sure it will knock out the opponent's active Pokemon.

From the Pokédex

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu and is known for its powerful electric shocks.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that the powerful GX attack is a one-time use only, so they should save it for when it will make the biggest difference.

Free, for parents

Join our parents' Discord

Swap tips, lifts to events, deck help and encouragement with other parents across Oceania. It is a parents-led community, so children take part through a parent.

Parents-led and moderated. See how we keep it safe.