japan-arb · holo
Raichu
Mystery of the Fossils (JP) · #26 · Japanese · released 1997
Raw market price
$93est.
Why this card matters
pop
JP vintage holo with limited English crossover appeal, but PSA pop is effectively unknown/tiny — small pop cuts both ways: scarce or just unloved. No supply squeeze evident.
demand
Raichu is a beloved Gen-1 icon with persistent collector pull, but this obscure JP set attracts niche vintage hunters only — broad demand is thin outside dedicated JP completionists.
artist
Classic early Sugimori-era holo finish carries nostalgic charm; レアホロ treatment is visually appealing, but art style is standard for the era — no standout prestige lift here.
catalyst
30d momentum flat at 0%. Graded comps (PSA 10 $11, PSA 9 $1) are alarmingly low — raw at $93 implies severe grade arbitrage risk. No positive catalyst visible.
Graded comps on record
$11
PSA 10
$1
PSA 9
$1
PSA 8.5
$1
PSA 8
$0
PSA 7
$0
PSA 6
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