Legendary Pokemon can command some of the highest prices in thePokemon TCG, withsought-after Pokemon like Enteiand Ho-Oh boasting extremely valuable cards to collect.
As one of a legendary trio, Raikou’s popularity is forever linked to its elemental twins, Entei, and Suicune. While it unfortunately must compete for popularity among its fellow legendary Pokemon, it also benefits from the instant popularity advantage that legendary trios have over standard Pokemon.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which represents what you might pay on average for a copy of the(first edition, where applicable)cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices are vastly different depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
6Raikou & Suicune Legend (Top): Unleashed (Ultra Rare) – $102.59
The Missing Piece
This rare top half of a two-piece Legend set from Unleashedfeatures a stunning depiction of Raikou, while most of Suicune is featured in the bottom half. This version commands a noticeable premium over the bottom half, with most near-mint (NM) sales averaging around $100 while thebottom hovers closer to $70.
Condition varies with this card due to its age, as you can find it in heavily played(HP)condition from $27.50, moderately played(MP)at around $47, lightly played(LP)closer to $55, with near-mint(NM)copies ballooning up to $118 in some case, as theyrarely sell.
5Rocket’s Raikou EX: Deoxys (Secret Rare) – $121.06
A Fierce Battle Pose
Deoxys is one ofthe most expensive sets in the Pokemon TCG, with this fierce Raikou card representing the set well at an incredibly solid $120 value. Raikou’s yellow coat serves as an essential contrast to the dark background, giving Raikou more attention.
This eternal stare-down has only one winner: Raikou, with the terrifying look in its eyes serving as one of the card’s most striking features.
While it’s a bit easier to find this card compared to some of the more expensive Raikou cards that await, you’ll be spoiled by the variety of conditions available for purchase.MPcopies sell for as little as $90, while LP copies are more plentiful, ranging from $90 to $99, withNM copies climbing as high as $128.
4Raikou EX: Team Magma vs Team Aqua (Ultra Rare) – $127.49
Another Level Of Competition
This vibrant depiction of Raikou is a signature of this Aqua vs Magma-themed set, focusing on simple, almost cartoonish depictions of fierce Pokemon. Entei also received a similarly soft palette of colors, though its pose juxtaposed this feeling with a stoic aura.
The Raikou ex may have beaten its Deoxys counterpart by a few dollars, but it can’t hold a candle to the valuable Raikou cards coming up in the top spot.
You can find this card for below $20 if you don’t mind settling for a badly damaged copy, but if the condition is everything, then prepare to open your wallet to the tune ofover $100 for the best copies,with LP versions fetching around that triple-digit mark.
3Raikou: Skyridge (Holo Rare) – $249.50
One Of The GOATs
The most valuable cards fromSkyridge feature several of the most expensive cardsof all time, thoughthis Raikou rarely sells on TCGplayer,boasting only a small handful of sales that set the current market price. Considering how difficult it is to find Skyrudge cards that have not already been graded, it’s no surprise how infrequently they appear on this platform.
This card sold in HP condition for $166, though theearliest sale of $240 in NMwas somehow eclipsed by an LP copy a few weeks later, which jumped up to $299.99. Though pricing and categorization for cards like this can sometimes be hard to make sense of, this card is a must-have at whatever condition and price you can afford.
2Raikou: Neo Revelation (Holo Rare) – $249.98
A Seat At The Table
This gorgeous Raikou card commands incredible value, especially as a first-edition copy. As one ofthe most valuable cards in Neo Revelation, this Raikou deserves a seat among the best Raikou cards ever, offeringa calm depiction of this typically flighty Pokemon.
When it comes to price, this Raikou is one of the most expensive you can find, with LP sales starting at $200, while an NM copy sold just a hair shy of $250.
The holo pattern on this card provides the perfect canvas to differentiate copies in the same condition, as theholo botching is unique across each copy.
1Raikou Star: Unseen Forces (Ultra Rare) – $340.00
Radiant And Glowing
The Raikou Star from Unseen Forces, also known as the Raikou Gold Star is the runaway winner for the best Raikou card of all time. As the deserved champion, this card boasts a substantial lead over the Neo Revelation copy, to the tune ofalmost $100.
While this card, like many of the other vintage Raikou cards, is difficult to find on TCGplayer, it registers sales from damaged to NM, withthe worst copies starting at $200.In almost perfect condition, you might pay closer to the $300 mark, withMPcopies falling toward the middle at$250.
