Raikou #HGSS19
Raikou #HGSS19 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $59.44, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #HGSS19. Sell on your own schedule.
Raikou at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Common.
- Set: HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Live market value $59.44 for the Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
Raikou price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raikou #HGSS19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $38.62
- Mid
- $87.36
- High
- —
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Is this Raikou a good deal?
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About Raikou #HGSS19
Card #HGSS19 of HGSS Black Star Promos is Raikou, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). A Lightning-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Noriko Hotta; the Holofoil printing sits around $59.44, spanning $38.62–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- HGSS Black Star Promos
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #HGSS19 / 25
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Noriko Hotta
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/11
Raikou attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raikou #HGSS19 — the playability layer behind the price.
Zap Cannon
During your next turn, Raikou can't use Zap Cannon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Raikou price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raikou #HGSS19.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($59.44).
This $59.44 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $59.44 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $56.94–$59.44. The most recent snapshot of $59.44 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
The $59.44 market translates to a net of about $51.26 (eBay), $51.56 (TCGplayer), $56.12 (Cardmarket), $52.66 (Whatnot) or $59.44 (direct). That $8.18 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Raikou sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raikou #HGSS19.
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 #HGSS19 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Raikou #HGSS19.
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 $59.44 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $115.14 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.72. You need a graded sale of $105.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.99 (41.2% 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 HGSS Black Star Promos
Raikou ranks #8 of 22 tracked HGSS Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $46.64.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 68%.
The set's top card is Lugia (#HGSS02), valued at $548.79.
What makes Raikou valuable
- Raikou is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Raikou (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $59.44 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raikou is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Noriko Hotta is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Raikou
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $59.44 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 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 prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Raikou can realise well above the $38.62 low end.
Raikou value questions
What is Raikou #HGSS19 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $59.44 (low $38.62, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Raikou a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Raikou?
Raikou is a Common card from HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 ($59.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Raikou sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $59.44. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Noriko Hotta also matters to collector demand.
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