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Raikou-EX 38/108

Name: Raikou-EX #38 - Dark Explorers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw5-38
Price: 50.36 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dark Explorers Released: May 9, 2012

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo EX Pull Rate: 1 in 108 packs (0.9%)

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50.36 $7.39 (17.20%)

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chase Moloney

Promotional / Event Release

9.09

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Promotional / Event Release

11.57

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	79.00	—	x1.6
PSA9	124.42	65.92%	x2.5
PSA8	21.75	13.14%	x0.4
PSA7	17.54	—	x0.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	64.87	—	x5.6
PSA8	25.00	—	x2.2

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raikou
National Pokédex #243
Card Number 38/108
Card RarityRare Holo EX
IllustratorShizurow
Release Date09/05/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dark Explorers
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points170 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Thunder Fang30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Volt Bolt
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Rules

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raikou roaring fiercely amid crackling, golden lightning, its powerful fangs and claws ready to strike, surrounded by an electrifying aura that intensifies the stormy, dynamic energy around it.

Playability Overview

Raikou EX offers strategic value by potentially paralyzing foes to disrupt their attacks, while its powerful Volt Bolt can target multiple opponents at the cost of discarding energy, requiring careful resource management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric FuryThis Raikou EX card has a striking presence with its dynamic pose and vibrant colors, giving off an intense vibe. I’d suggest placing it on a "Thunderstorm" page, surrounded by other electric Pokémon like Zekrom or Ampharos. The energy bolts and sharp lines in its design create a sense of action that really pops in a binder.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Intense / Bright Yellow / Power Surge / Legendary Beasts