Raikou 16/132
Set: Secret Wonders
Released: Nov 1, 2007
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 62.6 packs (1.6%)
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About Raikou
It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #243
- Card Number 16/132
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorRyo Ueda
- Release Date01/11/2007
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Secret Wonders
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fighting +20 - Resistance
Metal -20 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Power:
Thunder Rumble
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, you may put 1 damage counter on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Attacks
- Thunder Climb50+



Discard 3 cards from the top of your deck. This attack does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each Lightning Energy card you discarded. Then, attach those Lightning Energy cards to 1 of your Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Raikou leaping fiercely through a sparkling cosmic backdrop, its fierce eyes glowing as crackling thunderbolts ignite, emanating raw electric power and energy from its storm-cloud mane and spiked tail.
Playability Overview
Raikou Lv.42 offers strategic bench pressure with its Poké-POWER, but its heavy energy requirement and HP limit its competitiveness in fast-paced or high-damage meta decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cosmic ThunderThis Raikou card shines in a space-themed page, perfect for showcasing electric-types with a cosmic twist. Use it as a standout centerpiece surrounded by other shiny or holographic cards to enhance that sparkling galaxy vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Energetic / Electric Yellow / Cosmic Power / Starry Night



























