Raikou V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 218/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
218/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou V (Japanese) Worth?
Raikou V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 218/172. 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 V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 218/172) is worth around $21.92 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $21.92, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $19.78. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $89.99 — about 4.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou V (Japanese)?
Grading Raikou V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($21.92) and a PSA 10 ($89.99) is about $68.07 — a 4.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.99, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $27.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.74 | $19.74 | $19.74 | 52 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $58.87 | $58.87 | $58.87 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $29.44 | $29.44 | $29.44 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $113.99 | $113.99 | $113.99 | 32 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 64 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 59 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.52 | $12.52 | $12.52 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.77 | $22.77 | $22.77 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | 34 |
| ebay | SFG 9 5 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.25 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.78 | $21.74 | $21.74 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.92 | $21.79 | $22.30 | 381 |
Is Raikou V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raikou V (Japanese) 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 V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
