Raikou SL9
Set: Call of Legends
Released: Feb 9, 2011
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 66 packs (1.5%)
Lightning Type
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About Raikou
A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #243
- Card Number SL9
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorNoriko Hotta
- Release Date09/02/2011
- SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
- Expansion Call of Legends
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Metal -20 
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Extreme Speed
Raikou's Retreat Cost is Colorless less for each Lightning Energy attached to Raikou.
Attacks
- Raging Thunder70
Does 20 damage to 1 of your Pokémon and don't apply Weakness and Resistance to this damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Raikou leaping fiercely through a stormy sky, surrounded by crackling lightning and swirling clouds, embodying the raw power and speed of thunder in a dynamic and electrifying scene.
Playability Overview
Raikou's ability to reduce retreat cost strategically enables flexible switching, but its self-damaging attack requires careful timing and support to avoid weakening your own team.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric ShowdownThis Raikou artwork really captures the power of lightning in an epic way. With its striking pose and vibrant colors, it would shine on a "Thunderstorm" themed page. Consider placing it alongside other electric types that evoke a sense of energy and motion, like Zekrom or Jolteon, for a dynamic display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Intense / Bright Yellow / Lightning Strike / Power Surge
