Raikou EX Pokemon Dark Explorers #38
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Raikou EX Card Facts & History
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Card History
Raikou-EX is part of Black & White—Dark Explorers and was released in English on May 9, 2012, placing it right in the early Pokémon-EX era when two-Prize attackers helped define BW-era collecting and play.
Card History
This card was printed in Dark Explorers as both a regular Ultra Rare and a Full Art version, giving collectors two distinct chase paths for the same Legendary beast in one set.
In-Game
Raikou’s signature identity as the Thunder Pokémon carries straight into this card, and its attack Thunder Fang is a move Raikou can learn in the video games.
Cultural Impact
Raikou is one of Johto’s Legendary beasts, the trio tied to the Burned Tower legend in which Ho-Oh restored three fallen Pokémon and sent them roaming across the land.
Artist
Shizurow illustrated the regular-art Raikou-EX, while the Full Art version in the same expansion was handled by 5ban Graphics, making this specific print the one collectors associate with Shizurow’s take on Raikou.
Card Reference
About Raikou EX (Pokemon Dark Explorers #38)
Raikou EX is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 38, illustrated by Shizurow. This card has a Ultra Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2012. The current market price is $54.95, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $54.95 to $56.52, with a median of $55.80.
Card details
- Card Number
- #38
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Artist
- Shizurow
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Raikou EX from Pokemon Dark Explorers #38?
The current market price of Raikou EX is $54.95. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Raikou EX from?
Raikou EX is from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 38, released in 2012.
Is Raikou EX worth grading?
Whether Raikou EX is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Raikou EX?
You can buy or sell Raikou EX on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.
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