Raikou #SM150
From SM Black Star Promos, Raikou (#SM150) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $41.76 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Raikou #SM150. Sell on your own schedule.
Raikou at a glance
- SM Black Star Promos, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $41.76 (Holofoil).
Raikou price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raikou #SM150.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.49
- Mid
- $21.58
- High
- —
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About Raikou #SM150
Printed as #SM150 in SM Black Star Promos, Raikou belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. A Lightning-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $41.76, with listings from $9.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM150 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Raikou attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raikou #SM150 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lost Voltage
If you have any Lightning Energy cards in the Lost Zone, this attack does 90 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Raikou price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raikou #SM150.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($41.76).
A $41.76 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $41.76 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Raikou, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Raikou price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Raikou has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $28.68 to $41.76; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 17.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
Selling Raikou at $41.76 nets roughly $35.93 on eBay, $36.14 on TCGplayer, $39.32 via Cardmarket, $36.91 on Whatnot or $41.76 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.83.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 #SM150 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $41.76 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $50.83 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $87.74 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $9.24 (11.3% 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 SM Black Star Promos
By market value Raikou sits at #38 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
That is 138% above the middle of the set — a top-77% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Raikou valuable
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Raikou is a Lightning card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Kagemaru Himeno artwork gives Raikou appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $41.76 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Raikou
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raikou has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $41.76 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $41.76 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.
Raikou value questions
What is the value of Raikou?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $41.76 (low $9.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Raikou?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Raikou rare?
Raikou is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Raikou are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($41.76). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Raikou?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $41.76. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Raikou's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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