Raikou (Japanese)
S3a: Legendary Heartbeat · 015/076 · Amazing Rare
Current Prices
Number
015/076
Rarity
Amazing Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou (Japanese) Worth?
Raikou (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S3a: Legendary Heartbeat, card number 015/076. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Raikou (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou (Japanese) (S3a: Legendary Heartbeat, 015/076) is worth around $15.09 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $15.09, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $11.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $44.06 — about 2.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou (Japanese)?
Grading Raikou (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($15.09) and a PSA 10 ($44.06) is about $28.97 — a 2.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: BGS 9.5 $12.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.21 | $8.21 | $8.21 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.06 | $44.06 | $44.06 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.09 | $16.56 | $16.56 | 28 |
Is Raikou (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raikou (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Raikou (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
