Raikou 3/17

Name: Raikou #3 - POP Series 2 | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pop2-3
Price: 24.07 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: POP Series 2 Released: Aug 1, 2005

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 70 packs (1.4%)

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24.07 $0.68 (2.91%)

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30.69 $1.86 (6.45%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	952.28	—	x40
PSA9	155.87	6.75%	x6.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	300.00	—	x9.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raikou
National Pokédex #243
Card Number 3/17
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date01/08/2005
SeriesPOP
Expansion POP Series 2
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

Attacks

Roar
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
Thunder50
Flip a coin. If tails, Raikou does 20 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raikou roaring fiercely amid a storm of crackling purple lightning, its eyes blazing intensely as jagged rocks and electricity swirl ominously in the dark, turbulent sky behind it.

Playability Overview

Raikou's Roar ability can disrupt opponents' strategies, but its low HP and risky Thunder attack limit its effectiveness in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Stormbreaker LegendsThis Raikou card has a strong lightning storm vibe with those jagged electric bolts and dark skies. It works great as a centerpiece on an Electric or Legendary page, especially next to other powerful, charge-up types or iconic Mythical Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Storm / Intense / Electric Yellow / Legendary Beasts / Thunderclap