Raikou · Pokemon cards

Sets featuring Raikou

19 sets include a Raikou printing. Tap to browse the full set.

How much is a Raikou card worth?

Raikou card values range from about $0.37 for common printings up to $1,100.00 for the most valuable chase card on this page. The actual value depends on the specific set, rarity, condition, and whether the card is graded — scan your card or browse the printings above to see live market prices from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

What is the most valuable Raikou card?

Raikou ☆ from Unseen Forces is currently the most valuable Raikou printing, with a market price of $1,100.00. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

Are Raikou cards rare?

Yes — at least one Raikou printing trades at $1,100.00, which puts it firmly in chase-card territory. Look for full-art, alternate-art, secret-rare, or first-edition printings — those are the ones that hold real value.

How many Raikou cards are there?

There are at least 26 Raikou Pokemon TCG cards across 19 different sets, including the base form and 8 variant forms (such as Raikou & Suicune LEGEND).

Should I grade my Raikou card?

Grading only makes sense when the ungraded card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely believe it will grade PSA 9 or 10. With the top Raikou printing here at $1,100.00, the math works for chase printings but not for common ones. Check our PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison to pick the right grader for the card.

When was the first Raikou TCG card released?

The earliest Raikou Pokemon TCG card on this page was released in 2001 as part of the Neo Revelation set.

How can I tell if my Raikou card is fake?

Compare the printing on the back, the texture and weight, the rip-test cardstock, the font weight, the holofoil pattern, and the holo registration against a known-real Raikou from the same set. Our spot-fake-cards guide walks through eight specific tests collectors use to flag counterfeits in under a minute.

What is Raikou's Pokedex number?

Raikou is #243 in the National Pokedex.

What Raikou variants are there?

Beyond the standard Raikou, the TCG has printed variants including Raikou & Suicune LEGEND, Raikou ☆, Raikou ex, Raikou V, and 4 more.

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