Raikou
SM - Lost Thunder · 79/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
79/214
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Raikou: Rarity & Collectibility
Raikou in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #79/214 of the SM - Lost Thunder set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Raikou?
In 2026, a Near Mint Raikou (Rare, SM - Lost Thunder #79/214) changes hands at roughly $1.73, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.73, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.73, Lightly Played $1.64, Moderately Played $1.04, Heavily Played $1.18, Damaged $0.50 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.73 | 94 |
Collector Outlook for Raikou
Raikou holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Raikou on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
