Raikou (Japanese)
Split Earth · 038/088 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
038/088
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Raikou (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Raikou (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #038/088 of the Split Earth 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Raikou (Japanese) (Rare, Split Earth #038/088) changes hands at roughly $20.17, 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 $20.17, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $17.95. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Raikou (Japanese) is valued near $144.95 — about 7.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Raikou (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Raikou (Japanese) sits around $144.95 — roughly 7.2x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $53.99, PSA 8 $15.50 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.17 | $20.17 | $20.17 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $38.14 | $38.14 | $38.14 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.95 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | 7 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Raikou (Japanese)
Raikou (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Raikou (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
