Raikou-EX #105
💎 Grail CardRaikou-EX #105 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $320.40, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Raikou-EX at a glance
- No published price history.
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Live market value $320.40 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Raikou-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raikou-EX #105.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $259.99
- Mid
- $347.00
- High
- —
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About Raikou-EX #105
Card #105 of Dark Explorers is Raikou-EX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). The card carries 170 HP and Lightning typing, with a EX designation.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $320.40, spanning $259.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #105 / 108
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- EX
- Pokédex
- #243
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Raikou-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raikou-EX #105 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Fang
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Volt Bolt
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raikou-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raikou-EX #105.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($320.40).
At $320.40 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$320.40 places Raikou-EX in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Raikou-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Raikou-EX 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.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $320.40–$320.40. The most recent snapshot of $320.40 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Raikou-EX?
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Selling Raikou-EX at $320.40 nets roughly $277.65 on eBay, $279.25 on TCGplayer, $304.03 via Cardmarket, $285.18 on Whatnot or $320.40 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $42.75.
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-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raikou-EX #105 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 $320.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,074.99 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $350.25. You need a graded sale of $366.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $515.13 (142.9% 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-EX within Dark Explorers
By market value Raikou-EX sits at #4 of 57 in Dark Explorers (set median $29.46).
That is 988% above the middle of the set — a top-95% position.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Raikou-EX valuable
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Raikou-EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- At $320.40 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its rarely listed status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raikou-EX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Raikou-EX
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Raikou-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Raikou-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $320.40 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Raikou-EX can realise well above the $259.99 low end.
Raikou-EX value questions
What is the value of Raikou-EX?
Raikou-EX trades near $320.40 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $259.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Raikou-EX?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Raikou-EX rare?
Raikou-EX is a Ultra Rare card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Raikou-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($320.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Raikou-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $320.40. 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-EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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