japan-arb · holo
Lt. Surge's Raichu
Challenge from the Darkness (JP) · #26 · Japanese · released 1999
Raw market price
$93est.
Why this card matters
pop
JP レアホロ keeps raw supply moderate. PSA pop shows near-zero graded copies but that's likely no submission pressure, not true scarcity. No evidence of tightening.
demand
Lt. Surge & Raichu carry real nostalgia pull, but Challenge from the Darkness is a niche JP-only gym set. Character appeal exists; cohort collector depth is limited.
artist
Classic Gym Heroes-era holo finish with strong Raichu pose. レアホロ foil is visually appealing, but art is competent rather than landmark. Solid, not exceptional.
catalyst
0% 30d momentum. Graded comps are alarming: PSA 10 at $5 vs $93 raw signals the graded market has utterly collapsed. No timing edge whatsoever right now.
Graded comps on record
$5
PSA 10
$1
PSA 9
$0
PSA 8
$0
PSA 7
$0
PSA 6
$0
PSA 5
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