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Cards/Raichu V
Raichu V card from the Brilliant Stars set
Illustration by MUGENUP. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Raichu V

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A powerful lightning attacker that grows stronger the more energy it discards.

Lightning200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Fast Charge lets you search for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Raichu V if you go first in the game.

Dynamic Spark deals 60 damage for each Lightning Energy card you discard from your Pokémon.

Signature attack

Dynamic Spark

You may discard any amount of Lightning Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way. (60× damage)

This attack allows you to trade energy cards on your bench for direct damage. It matters because discarding multiple energies can quickly deal high damage to the opponent.

Attacks

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Fast Charge

If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

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Dynamic Spark60×

You may discard any amount of Lightning Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that focus on Lightning type Pokemon and have ways to generate or discard extra energy cards efficiently.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Early game setup
  • Flexible attack cost
Watch out for
  • Fighting type weakness
  • Requires energy discard
  • Bench dependency
Pro tip

Use Fast Charge on turn one to get an early advantage if you go first.

From the Pokédex

Raichu is known for its ability to generate and discharge electricity from its tail.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough other Lightning Energy cards to support this strategy before playing.

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