Raikou 79/214

Name: Raikou #79 - Lost Thunder | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sm8-79
Price: 1.37 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Lost Thunder Released: Nov 2, 2018

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 57 packs (1.8%)

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

1.37 $0.05 (3.79%)

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reverse Holofoil

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1.86 $0.06 (3.33%)

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cracked Ice Holofoil

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3.75 $0.43 (12.95%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	10.50	—	x7.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.19	—	x16
PSA8	78.48	—	x42

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
12.50%
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PSA 9 Mint
2
25.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2
25.00%
$10.50
PSA 7 Near Mint
1
12.50%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
12.50%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Raikou 79/214 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.37 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.76

$1.37

Raw

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$10.50

PSA 8 −$20.24

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PSA 9 —

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.37 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Raikou

This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raikou
National Pokédex #[243]
Card Number 79/214
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date02/11/2018
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Lost Thunder
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Lost Voltage30+
If you have any Lightning Energy cards in the Lost Zone, this attack does 90 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raikou lunging forward with fierce determination, crackling a swirling orb of electric energy in its paw against a vivid, dynamic sky and rugged mountainous backdrop.

Playability Overview

Raikou encourages a strategy focused on managing Lightning Energy in the Lost Zone to maximize damage output, balancing moderate retreat cost with its potential for strong offensive plays.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Thunderous ChargeThis Raikou card radiates energy with its bright yellow background, making it a perfect fit for a "Lightning Fury" page. The dynamic pose and electric effects create a sense of movement. Pair it with other Electric types like Zapdos or Ampharos to amplify the electric vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Thunderstorm / Power Surge

Raikou 79/214