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Raikou 16/132

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Set: Secret Wonders Released: Nov 1, 2007

Pokémon: Raikou

Lightning Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Ryo Ueda Pull Rate:1 in 62.6 packs (1.6%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

26.02 $0.86 (3.20%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

20.55

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cracked Ice Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

27.70 $0.21 (0.75%)

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Raikou 16/132 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	366.92	—	x14
PSA9	798.72	16.15%	x31
PSA8.5	573.60	15.02%	x22
PSA8	202.48	56.40%	x7.8
PSA7	54.97	0.02%	x2.1

Raikou 16/132 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
16
3.77%
$366.92
PSA 9 Mint
106
25.00%
$798.72
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
145
34.20%
$202.48
PSA 7 Near Mint
69
16.27%
$54.97
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
50
11.79%
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PSA 5 Excellent
20
4.72%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
6
1.42%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.47%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.24%
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PSA 1 Poor
5
1.18%
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Is Raikou 16/132 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $26.02 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $62.09

$26.02

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$54.97

PSA 7 −$6.20

$202.48

PSA 8 +$122.14

$798.72

PSA 9 +$640.87

$366.92

PSA 10 +$265.20

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $26.02 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Raikou 16/132 Population Report

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
Raikou
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[243]
Card Number 16/132
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 62.6 packs (1.6%)
IllustratorRyo Ueda
LanguageEnglish
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

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

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Raikou #16/132 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Raikou #16/132 from Secret Wonders — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Raikou #16/132 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Raikou has moved down 3.2% to $26.02. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Raikou #16/132?

Raikou #16/132 appears roughly 1 in 62.6 packs, which works out at 1.6% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Secret Wonders.

How rare is Raikou #16/132?

Raikou #16/132 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Secret Wonders.

Is Raikou #16/132 worth grading?

At $26.02 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $366.92, giving a net return of +$265.20 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$640.87 and PSA 8 returns +$122.14, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Raikou #16/132 exist?

PSA have graded 424 copies of Raikou #16/132, of which 16 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 3.8%, or roughly 1 in 27 graded copies.

Is Raikou #16/132 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 3.8% gem rate, Raikou grades better than the Secret Wonders average by 0.3 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Raikou #16/132?

Raikou #16/132 was illustrated by Ryo Ueda, who has illustrated 922 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Raikou #16/132 released?

Raikou #16/132 was released on 1 November 2007 as part of Secret Wonders. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

Raikou 16/132