Raikou HGSS19 / 25 Pokemon Card from HGSS Black Star Promos Set

About the Raikou Pokémon Card

Raikou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number HGSS19/25 and is classified as Promo. The HGSS Black Star Promos set was released on February 10, 2010.

The card includes the flavor text: “The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.”.

Raikou Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Raikou

Card number: HGSS19/25

Set: HGSS Black Star Promos

Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 80

Artist: Noriko Hotta

Release date: February 10, 2010

National Pokédex number: 243

Why Collect the Raikou Pokémon Card?

Raikou is most often collected as part of a complete HGSS Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Raikou Pokémon Card

Raikou was illustrated by Noriko Hotta.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Raikou Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Raikou is about $46.97. Recent listings range from roughly $30.27 (low) to $3,000 (high), with a mid-point near $49.85. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the HGSS Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $32.24 and an average near $34.97, so this card sits above the typical card in the set.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HGSS Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Raikou Pokémon Card

Whether Raikou is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Raikou Pokémon Card?

Raikou carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Other Printings of Raikou

Raikou appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Revelation 13 (around $500), Skyridge H26 (around $475) and Skyridge 28 (around $99.99).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Raikou Pokémon Card

The Raikou pokémon card is a Promo card from the HGSS Black Star Promos set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HGSS Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $46.97; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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