Raikou V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 218/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Colección
S12a: VSTAR UniverseNúmero
218/172
Rareza
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Raikou V (Japanese)
Raikou V (Japanese) is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from S12a: VSTAR Universe, numbered 218/172 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Raikou V (Japanese) is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Raikou V (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Raikou V (Japanese) from S12a: VSTAR Universe is $21.92 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $21.79 to a high of $22.30. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $89.99 — approximately 4.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $38.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.74 | $19.74 | $19.74 | 52 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $58.87 | $58.87 | $58.87 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $29.44 | $29.44 | $29.44 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $113.99 | $113.99 | $113.99 | 32 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 64 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 59 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.52 | $12.52 | $12.52 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.77 | $22.77 | $22.77 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | 34 |
| ebay | SFG 9 5 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.25 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.78 | $21.74 | $21.74 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.92 | $21.79 | $22.30 | 381 |
Is Raikou V (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Raikou V (Japanese) is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
