Raikou 32 / 73 Pokemon Card from Shining Legends Set

Raikou — Shining Legends 32/73 Pokémon TCG card

Raikou is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is part of the Shining Legends set from the Sun & Moon series, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The…

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About the Raikou Pokémon Card

Raikou is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Shining Legends set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 32/73 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Shining Legends set was released on October 6, 2017.

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: 32/73

Set: Shining Legends

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare Holo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 120

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: October 6, 2017

National Pokédex number: 243

Why Collect the Raikou Pokémon Card?

Raikou is a solid addition to the Shining Legends 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.

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

.64. Recent listings range from roughly $0.91 (low) to
9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.67. 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 Shining Legends set has a median card value near $0.71 and an average near

6.40, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -6% over the last 7 days and -43% 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 Shining Legends 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 507 copies of this card, of which 210 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 41.4%. 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 Holo 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 507 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 Holo card from the Shining Legends set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Shining Legends set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.64; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Raikou card from?

Raikou is from the Shining Legends set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 32/73 with the Rare Holo rarity.

What rarity is the Raikou card?

Raikou is classified as Rare Holo.

How much is the Raikou 32/73 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.64, within a recent range of roughly $0.91 to
9.98. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Raikou card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 507 copies so far, with about 41.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Raikou?

PSA has graded 507 copies, of which 210 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 41.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Raikou card?

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

When was the Shining Legends set released?

The Shining Legends set was released on October 6, 2017.

Are there other printings of Raikou?

Yes. Raikou appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.