Raikou
SM - Lost Thunder · 79/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
79/214
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou Worth?
Raikou (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM - Lost Thunder set, card number 79/214. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Raikou Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou (SM - Lost Thunder, 79/214) is worth around $1.73 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.73, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.73, Lightly Played $1.64, Moderately Played $1.04, Heavily Played $1.18, Damaged $0.50 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.73 | 94 |
Is Raikou a Good Buy?
Raikou is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Raikou's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
