Raikou
POP Series 2 · 003/017 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 2Number
003/017
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou Worth?
Raikou is a Rare card in the POP Series 2 set, card number 003/017. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou (POP Series 2, 003/017) is worth around $22.74 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $22.74, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.25. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $22.74, Lightly Played $19.50, Moderately Played $5.38, Heavily Played $3.00, Damaged $5.25 — 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 $200.00 — about 8.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $134.97.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou?
Grading Raikou can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($22.74) and a PSA 10 ($200.00) is about $177.26 — a 8.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $134.97, PSA 8 $121.49. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $21.56 | $21.56 | $21.56 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $121.49 | $121.49 | $121.49 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $134.97 | $134.97 | $134.97 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.38 | $5.38 | $5.38 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $22.74 | $22.74 | $22.74 | 29 |
Is Raikou a Good Buy?
Raikou is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Raikou's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
