Raikou – Shining Legends (#32)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raikou (#32) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Shining Legends released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Booming Thunder attack (30 damage), Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.06, Cardmarket average sale is €0.86, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.72
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Card Number
- 32
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Booming Thunder
[Lightning]
— 30
Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. - Electric Ball [Lightning, Lightning, Colorless] — 90
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raikou from Shining Legends (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 32 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Raikou's Booming Thunder deals 30 damage for Lightning energy. Special effect: Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Legends #32 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.06 |
�📦 Shining Legends Set Context
This Raikou is part of the Shining Legends expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 cards from Shining Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 32 was released in 2017 in the Shining Legends expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Shining Legends represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Raikou with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.