Raikou 55/162

Name: Raikou #55 - BREAKthrough | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy8-55
Price: 3.23 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: BREAKthrough Released: Nov 4, 2015

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 90 packs (1.1%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

3.23 $0.31 (10.62%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

3.12 $0.11 (3.41%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

6.77 $0.37 (5.78%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	225.69	—	x70
PSA9	57.83	22.06%	x18
PSA8	79.69	296.67%	x25
PSA7	9.05	5.23%	x2.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	226.71	—	x73
PSA9	59.99	—	x19
PSA7	20.95	—	x6.7

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
19
12.75%
$225.69
PSA 9 Mint
43
28.86%
$57.83
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
29
19.46%
$79.69
PSA 7 Near Mint
26
17.45%
$9.05
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
22
14.77%
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PSA 5 Excellent
7
4.70%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
1.34%
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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 55/162 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.23 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.90

$3.23

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$9.05

PSA 7 −$23.36

$79.69

PSA 8 +$38.10

$57.83

PSA 9 +$19.08

$225.69

PSA 10 +$165.12

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.23 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 55/162
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorShin Nagasawa
Release Date04/11/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion BREAKthrough
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 ×1

Abilities

Ability: Shining Body
If this Pokémon has any Lightning Energy attached to it, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Thunder Lance50+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Raikou standing majestically on a rooftop at sunset, its fierce eyes glowing amid a vibrant sky and towering cityscape, embodying strength and the raw power of thunder.

Playability Overview

Raikou's ability to reduce damage when powered with Lightning Energy combined with its scaling attack encourages a balanced approach between sustainable defense and aggressive energy investment.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric MajestyThis Raikou card has a striking urban backdrop that really highlights its regal presence. The combination of the lightning bolts and the architectural elements creates a powerful vibe. I’d suggest placing it on a “City Thunder” page, ideally alongside other Electric types or dynamic Pokémon that evoke a sense of strength and energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Empowered / Bold Yellow / Electric Storm / Urban Legends

Raikou 55/162