Raikou ★ 114/115
Set: Unseen Forces
Released: Aug 1, 2005
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Star
Lightning Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #243
- Card Number 114/115
- Card RarityRare Holo Star
- IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
- Release Date01/08/2005
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Unseen Forces
- 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 ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Lightning Turn20
Switch Raikou Star with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
- Meta Voltage70
If you have less Prize cards left than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage to each of your Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rules
- You can't have more than 1 Pokémon Star in your deck.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Raikou roaring fiercely, lightning crackling behind it as it lunges forward with extended claws, exuding raw power and electric energy against a stormy, dynamic backdrop.
Playability Overview
Raikou's ability to switch with a benched Pokémon and its conditional Meta Voltage attack encourages strategic timing and bench management, adding tactical depth to managing board state and damage distribution.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Thunderous ResurgenceThis Raikou card radiates energy with its electric aura, making it a perfect fit for a "Dynamic Duel" page. The dramatic lightning effects and the fierce pose really stand out, so it should be placed alongside other electric types or Pokémon that embody high-energy battles, like Zapdos or Electivire.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Fierce / Electric Pop / Voltage Showdown / Battle Ready
