Raikou V #218 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Raikou V & chase cards
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Raikou V is the electric-blue legendary that collectors keep coming back to from the Japanese VSTAR Universe set, sitting at card #218 in a lineup packed with fan favorites. It's the kind of card that shows up in a lot of searches for Raikou V value because it hits that sweet spot: recognizable art, a beloved Pokemon, and a price that's approachable for most collectors. Right now a raw copy runs about $28, which makes it an easy card to chase without breaking the bank.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $34, up 69% over the past year, with an all-time high of $34 in September 2026.
Recent pulls of Raikou V
Real pulls of this card across the tracked pack-opening sites, data no price guide has.
$11CGC 8.5 NM-MT+Wildcard Basic PackCourtyard · 39m ago
$6.58RawstarterLastpack · 1h ago
-RawPokémon Starter PackPackz · 2h ago-RawPokémon Uncommon PackPackz · 2h ago$6.58RawtrainerLastpack · 2h ago
$15CGC 9Starter Pokémon Gacha PackCollector Crypt · 2h ago
$0.72RawnoobieLastpack · 2h ago
$13CGC MINT 9Starter Pokémon Gacha PackCollector Crypt · 2h ago
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Raikou V price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 13,787 graded, only 11,869 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $99 | 11,869 | 9,625 / 2,244 |
| PSA 9 | $39 | 1,504 | 1,261 / 243 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | 262 | 163 / 99 |
| PSA 7 | $19 | 74 | 57 / 17 |
| PSA 6 | $15 | 57 | 50 / 7 |
| PSA 5 | $12 | 15 | 14 / 1 |
| PSA 4 | $10 | 4 | 4 / - |
| PSA 3 | $9.00 | 2 | 2 / - |
| PSA 2 | $8.00 | - | - / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $34 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
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The collector's take on Raikou V
Is Raikou V worth grading?
So is Raikou V worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy sits around $28, a Grade 9 nudges up to $39, and a PSA 10 jumps to $100, which works out to roughly 3.6 times the raw price. That's a real bump, but gem mint isn't a given. Corners, centering, and surface all have to line up perfectly, and grading fees plus shipping and the wait time eat into that upside fast. If you've got a copy that looks flawless under a loupe, it's worth the gamble. If it's got soft corners or a hint of print line, you might be better off enjoying it raw or selling it as is.
How rare is Raikou V?
We don't have official population numbers to point to here, but Raikou V's standing as a Japanese VSTAR Universe pull puts it in that mid-tier rarity zone: not a one-per-case chase card, but not a common either. What we can say with confidence comes from our own tracking, we've logged 200 or more pulls of this card across pack sites, which tells you it's out there in decent supply but still consistently desired enough that people keep opening for it. That balance of availability and demand is a big part of why the price has settled where it has.
Where can you pull Raikou V?
This is where PackSpy's data actually earns its keep, because we track real pulls, not just guesses. Raikou V has been pulled 200 or more times across sites like tilt-rips, courtyard, and collector-crypt, and we've seen it turn up in Pokemon Mini Pack, Pokemon Starter Pack, Pokémon Pro Pack, Pokémon Ultra Pack, and the Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack. One lucky rip even landed at $655, which shows you what's possible when the right pack meets the right pull. That said, opening packs is still gambling at its core, most rips don't come close to that number, and the smart move is to treat it as fun first and investment second.
Questions people ask
How much is Raikou V worth?+
A raw, ungraded Raikou V is currently valued at $28. That's the baseline most collectors use before factoring in grading or condition, and it's a fair reflection of the card's current demand in the Japanese VSTAR Universe set.
Is Raikou V worth grading?+
It depends on the copy in your hands. Raw sits at $28 and PSA 10 sits at $100, about 3.6 times more, but Grade 9 only brings $39, so anything less than gem mint won't cover the grading cost by much. If your card is clean and centered, it's worth the shot.
How much is a PSA 10 Raikou V worth?+
A PSA 10, gem mint Raikou V is valued at $100. That's a solid premium over the $28 raw price, but reaching that grade takes a card with sharp corners, clean edges, and strong centering.
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