Raikou
Raikou is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Shining Legends (#32). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.58 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2017. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Raikou suits collectors working on Shining Legends who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Raikou from Shining Legends?
Raikou is a Pokémon card in Shining Legends numbered 32. The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning. National Pokédex #243. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Raikou worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.58 for Raikou. Low and high spread runs $0.93 to $19.98. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Shining Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 32 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.02 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 120 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Booming Thunder | Lightning 30 Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. |
| Electric Ball | LightningLightningColorless 90 |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Raikou?
Raikou is listed as Rare Holo in Shining Legends. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Raikou?
Catalog fields: set Shining Legends, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Raikou from Shining Legends should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Raikou is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Shining Legends, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.58.
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Raikou worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.58 for ungraded Raikou from Shining Legends. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Raikou from?
Raikou is listed in Shining Legends (Sun & Moon) as card #32. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Raikou?
Our catalog lists Raikou as Rare Holo in Shining Legends. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Raikou good for collectors or players?
Raikou includes gameplay stats in Shining Legends. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.