Raikou EX
Dark Explorers · 38/108 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Dark ExplorersNumber
38/108
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou EX Worth?
Raikou EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Dark Explorers, card number 38/108. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Raikou EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou EX (Dark Explorers, 38/108) is worth around $36.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $36.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $13.61. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $36.41, Lightly Played $21.73, Moderately Played $19.96, Heavily Played $14.38, Damaged $13.61 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $177.96 — about 4.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $74.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou EX?
Grading Raikou EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($36.41) and a PSA 10 ($177.96) is about $141.55 — a 4.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $74.99, PSA 8 $20.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $21.27 | $21.27 | $21.27 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $14.21 | $14.21 | $14.21 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $177.96 | $177.96 | $177.96 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $13.61 | $13.61 | $13.61 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.38 | $14.38 | $14.38 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.73 | $28.99 | $32.77 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $19.96 | $19.03 | $19.03 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $36.41 | $56.47 | $56.47 | 31 |
Is Raikou EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raikou EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Raikou EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
