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Raikou - SM Black Star Promos (#SM150)
- Number
- SM150
- Illustrator
- nagimiso
- Energy
- Lightning
This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Raikou - SM Black Star Promos
Raikou is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by nagimiso. It sits at card number SM150 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $14.06, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Raikou has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM150 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 48Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Other printings of Raikou
Raikou FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Raikou from SM Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $14.06 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Raikou?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Raikou has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Raikou?
nagimiso illustrated this card. See nagimiso'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 released?
The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM150 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Raikou?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. 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 SM Black Star Promos 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.