Pokémon - 1 Card - 1996, Raichu Lv40 No.026 Foil, First edition

Raichu Lv40 No.026 Foil First Edition is a classic collectible card from the initial wave of Pokémon TCG releases in 1996, produced by Wizards of the Coast. Raichu, the evolved form of the iconic Pikachu, is an Electric-type Pokémon known for its speed and thunder-based attacks. Cards from the first edition are especially prized due to their limited print run and distinct first edition stamp, indicating authenticity and rarity. A foil finish further enhances the card's appeal by giving it a gleaming surface, commonly found on rarer cards. Collectors value such cards not just for their gameplay potential but as valuable artifacts representing the early days of Pokémon's worldwide trading card phenomenon.