Raikou – Brilliant Stars (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raikou (#48) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars released in 2022. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Lightning Rondo attack (20+ damage), This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.19, Cardmarket average sale is €1.49, Floor listings start near €0.28.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.19
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.36
- Recent low listing: €0.28
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 200
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Fleet-Footed
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may draw a card.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Lightning Rondo
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 20+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raikou from Brilliant Stars (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Raikou 48 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Raikou's Lightning Rondo deals 20+ damage for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Stats Overview: 200 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars #48 ← Current | 200 | 1 attack | Rare Holo V | $1.19 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Set Context
This Raikou is part of the Brilliant Stars expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Raikou card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo V cards from Brilliant Stars are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Raikou 48 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Raikou with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Raikou card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Raikou works best in Lightning type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.