Raikou #16
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Secret Wonders, Raikou (#16) is a Rare Holo Pokémon card valued at $26.02 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Raikou #16 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Raikou at a glance
- Short-term trend 29.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Rare Holo rarity.
- Trades around $26.02 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €13.43 (EUR).
- Set: Secret Wonders (Diamond & Pearl, 2007).
Raikou price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raikou #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $27.32
- Mid
- $198.26
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $12.65
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Raikou #16
Secret Wonders placed Raikou at #16; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2007 within the Diamond & Pearl series. A Lightning-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $26.02, with listings from $27.32 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #16 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2007/11/01
Raikou attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raikou #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Rumble
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, you may put 1 damage counter on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Thunder Climb
Discard 3 cards from the top of your deck. This attack does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each Lightning Energy card you discarded. Then, attach those Lightning Energy cards to 1 of your Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +20
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Thunder Rumble
- Attacks
- 1
Raikou price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raikou #16.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $26.02, Reverse Holofoil at $20.55.
A $26.02 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $26.02 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €13.43, with an average sold price of €11.98 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.50.
Raikou price history & movement
Recent sales average €15.93 over 7 days versus €12.30 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+29.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €15.64, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €13.43.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Raikou, with a recorded low of $26.02 and high of $26.02; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Raikou?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $26.02 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $22.27 via eBay's default tier, $22.40 on TCGplayer, $24.37 on Cardmarket, $22.88 on Whatnot and $26.02 selling directly — a $3.75 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raikou #16.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Raikou?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raikou #16 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raikou #16.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $26.02 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.59 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.00 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Raikou within Secret Wonders
Raikou ranks #25 of 70 tracked Secret Wonders cards by market value, against a set median of $14.27.
That is 82% above the middle of the set — a top-66% position.
The set's top card is Lugia (#14), valued at $376.20.
What makes Raikou valuable
- Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Raikou is a Lightning card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $26.02 with steady supply, Raikou sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Raikou
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raikou has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Raikou, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $26.02 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Raikou can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€15.93 and €12.30) to time entries and exits.
Raikou value questions
What is Raikou #16 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $26.02 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $27.32 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €13.43.
Will Raikou hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+29.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Raikou rare?
Raikou is a Rare Holo card from Secret Wonders (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Raikou?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($26.02), Reverse Holofoil ($20.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Raikou?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.02. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Raikou cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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