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Raikou-EX
- Number
- 38
- Illustrator
- Shizurow
- Energy
- Lightning
Raikou-EX - Dark Explorers
Raikou-EX is a Rare Holo EX Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Shizurow. It sits at card number 38 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 170 HP and the Basic, EX subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $39.14, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Raikou-EX has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#38 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Raikou-EX
Raikou-EX FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Raikou-EX from Dark Explorers worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $39.14. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Raikou-EX?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo EX" on the checklist). Raikou-EX has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Raikou-EX?
Shizurow illustrated this card. See Shizurow's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Raikou-EX released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2011. This specific card (#38 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Raikou-EX?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Dark Explorers set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.