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Raikou (Japanese) Pokemon card from Split Earth

Raikou (Japanese)

Split Earth · 038/088 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $20.17
Low $20.17
High $20.17
PSA 10 $144.95
PSA 9 $53.99
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Number

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

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$17.95
ebayNEAR MINT$20.17
ebayBGS 9$38.14
ebayCGC 9$16.50
ebayPSA 10$144.95
ebayPSA 6$19.50
ebayPSA 7$40.00
ebayPSA 8$15.50
ebayPSA 9$53.99
ebaySGC 9$17.50

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.

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