Raichu (Next Destinies 40) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Raichu from the Next Destinies set is an uncommon card numbered 40. It has 90 HP and features the attacks Thundershock and Slam, offering a mix of status disruption and coin-flip burst damage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pikachu)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Thundershock: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed. Deals 20 damage.
• Slam: Flip 2 coins; this attack does 80 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Set Code: bw4
• Series: Black & White

Key Printings

This exact Raichu appears only in the Next Destinies set as card number 40. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Identification can be confirmed by the set code “bw4,” card number 40, and the illustrator Naoki Saito’s artwork. The Lightning type and Stage 1 evolution from Pikachu further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is therefore uncertain and may be limited to casual or collector play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets, and avoid excessive handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: Features Raichu as an uncommon Stage 1 Lightning-type with coin-flip-driven attacks and a paralysis option. Artwork by Naoki Saito enhances its collectible appeal.