Raikou 22 / 64 Pokemon Card from Neo Revelation Set

About the Raikou Pokémon Card

Raikou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Neo Revelation set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 22/64 and is classified as Rare. The Neo Revelation set was released on September 21, 2001.

The card includes the flavor text: “A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.”.

Raikou Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Raikou

Card number: 22/64

Set: Neo Revelation

Series: Neo

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 60

Artist: Naoyo Kimura

Release date: September 21, 2001

National Pokédex number: 243

Why Collect the Raikou Pokémon Card?

Raikou is a solid addition to the Neo Revelation set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

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 Naoyo Kimura.

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 $48.17. Recent listings range from roughly $66.57 (low) to $4,321 (high), with a mid-point near $73.97. 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 Neo Revelation set has a median card value near $9.80 and an average near $71.22, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -51% over the last 7 days and -78% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Revelation 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.

PSA has graded 903 copies of this card, of which 234 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Raikou Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Raikou are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 903 copies to date.

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 Rare card from the Neo Revelation set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Revelation set. Its current aggregated market price is about $48.17; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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