Raikou H26/H32
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 110 packs (0.9%)
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 110 packs (0.9%)Raw Prices
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #243
- Card Number H26/H32
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Colorless ×1 Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Pure Body
To attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, you must discard an Energy card attached to Raikou. (Attach the Lightning Energy, and then discard an Energy card from Raikou.)
Attacks
- Lightning Sphere40+
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Raikou. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Raikou charging through a stormy night, lightning crackling around its body. Its fierce, powerful stance and glowing eyes emphasize its thunderous, electric energy amidst a dark, turbulent sky.
Playability Overview
Raikou's reliance on discarding energy to attack limits its sustainability, making it less viable in decks that require consistent damage output and energy efficiency.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric StormPlace Raikou on the center of an electric-themed page. Its striking design and dynamic pose make it a perfect focal point. Surround it with other Electric-type Pokémon to enhance the energetic vibe, like Zapdos or Ampharos, creating a powerful electric atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Thunder Clash / Storm Chasers
