Raichu LV.45 - Temple of Anger (1st Edition Holo) [025/092]

Name: Raichu LV.45 - Temple of Anger (1st Edition Holo) [025/092]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Japanese 1st Edition Raichu holofoil Pokémon card from the 2008 DP5 Temple of Anger set. - view 1

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Estimated value

$15 - $45

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

RAICHU LV.45 - TEMPLE OF ANGER (1ST EDITION HOLO) [025/092]: IDENTIFICATION

Japanese holofoil trading card featuring Raichu, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. The artwork depicts Raichu in a dynamic pouncing pose with electric current surrounding its body. This specimen is a 1st Edition release from the DP5 expansion, characterized by the '1st Edition' stamp in the bottom left corner and the silver DP-era border. The card features three attacks: Slash (30), Split Ball (50), and Burst Ball (100).

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dark Gyarados - Team Rocket (Prerelease Holo) [8/82], Grimer - Team Rocket (1st Edition) [57/82], Larvitar - Neo Discovery (Common).

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreEdo Period

Raichu's elemental nature draws from the Raiju, a legendary thunder demon accompanying the god Raijin.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive TCG gameplay where 'Energy' management mechanics (reflected in the card's attack costs) dictate strategic turn cycles.

Meaning Through Time

Pre-2010

Primarily viewed as a game-piece for the Diamond & Pearl era competitive format.

Modern Era

Shifted toward a nostalgic secondary market asset, specifically for 1st Edition Japanese set completionists.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in 2008 as part of the DP5 'Temple of Anger' (Cry from the Mysterious/Temple of Anger) expansion in Japan. This set introduced several key technical mechanics to the Diamond & Pearl era meta. The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno, a prolific artist who has contributed over 500 card artworks ...

COLLECTOR INTEL

The 2008 Temple of Anger set was the first Japanese expansion to be split into two distinct sub-sets (Cry from the Mysterious and Temple of Anger), a trend that continues in modern high-class sets.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 74 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

Correct holofoil pattern for the DP era
Accurate 1st Edition stamp placement and font
Correct Japanese reverse card back design used 2006-2009

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear visibility of set codes, 1st edition markers, and the correct period-specific card back.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set identifier 025/092 confirms Temple of Anger (DP5) origin
2Small '1' in a triangle (bottom left) confirms 1st Edition print run
3Visual holofoil sparkle is consistent with 2008-era Japanese printing techniques
4Correct Japanese card back for the Diamond & Pearl era

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Remove from sleeve to check for surface indentations or micro-scratches
→Examine edges against a dark background to better identify whitening
→Compare holofoil pattern under movement to confirm original DP-era sheen

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9

Grading breakdown

Front centering is approximately 55/45; minor edge whitening visible on the rear lower right corner prevents a Gem Mint designation.

Condition

Visual inspection shows strong centering on the front face. The reverse identifies minor whitening on the bottom right corner edge. No visible surface scratches or print lines are apparent through the sleeve in provided lighting.