Raikou
SWSH04: Vivid Voltage · 050/185 · Amazing Rare
Current Prices
Number
050/185
Rarity
Amazing Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raikou Worth?
Raikou (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, card number 050/185. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raikou (SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, 050/185) is worth around $4.76 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.76, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.32. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.76, Lightly Played $3.93, Moderately Played $3.52, Heavily Played $2.94, Damaged $1.32 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $40.00 — about 8.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raikou?
Grading Raikou can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.76) and a PSA 10 ($40.00) is about $35.24 — a 8.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $53.51, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $3.93 | $3.93 | $3.93 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 145 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $27.39 | $27.39 | $27.39 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $53.51 | $53.51 | $53.51 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $5.13 | $5.13 | $5.13 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.76 | $4.76 | $4.76 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $21.76 | $21.76 | $21.76 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 60 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $24.53 | $24.53 | $24.53 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 46 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.05 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.32 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.94 | $2.94 | $2.94 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.93 | $4.00 | $4.29 | 404 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.52 | $3.70 | $5.76 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.76 | $2.25 | $6.35 | 3,848 |
Is Raikou a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raikou 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
