Stage 1 Pokemon Appraisal

Raichu Pokémon Trading Card (Stage 1)

This item is a 'Raichu' Pokémon trading card, specifically a Stage 1 evolution card, as indicated by the 'Stage 1' text and the 'Evolves from Pikachu' subtitle. The card features a vibrant illustration of Raichu, an orange-brown, mouse-like Pokémon with long, pointed ears and a lightning bolt-shaped tail, in a dynamic pose against a blue sky and what appears to be a natural landscape. The art style suggests a modern era of Pokémon card illustration. The card's primary color scheme is yellow and gold, with a holographic or reflective finish in the lower section, characterized by lightning bolt motifs, indicating it might be a 'foil' or 'holographic' rarity. Key features include 'HP 130' at the top right, 'NO. 026 Mouse Pokémon HT 2'7" WT. 66.1 lbs.' below the illustration, and two attack descriptions: 'Big Sparking' (costing one lightning energy, dealing 50 damage to each Pokémon V and Pokémon-GX, both yours and your opponent's) and 'Thunderbolt' (costing two lightning energies and one colorless energy, dealing 180 damage and requiring all energy to be discarded from this Pokémon). Below the attacks, there are weakness (Fighting x2) and resistance markers, and a retreat cost. The card appears to be in good to very good condition with minimal visible wear, such as slight corner rounding or edge wear, but no significant creasing or surface damage is apparent from the image. The overall crispness of the printing and the lack of major defects suggest a well-preserved collectible. The gold border around the card's edge is consistent and well-defined. The manufacturer's details and any specific set symbols are not clearly discernible in the provided image.