Raikou (Japanese)
Split Earth · 038/088 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
038/088
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou (Japanese) Worth?
Raikou (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Rare card in the Split Earth set, card number 038/088. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou (Japanese) (Split Earth, 038/088) is worth around $20.17 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.17, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $17.95. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $144.95 — about 7.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $53.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou (Japanese)?
Grading Raikou (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.17) and a PSA 10 ($144.95) is about $124.78 — a 7.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $53.99, PSA 8 $15.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.17 | $20.17 | $20.17 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $38.14 | $38.14 | $38.14 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.95 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | 7 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 2 |
Is Raikou (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Raikou (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
