Rika
Raging Surf · 088 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Raging SurfNummer
088
Zeldzaamheid
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
80
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
About Rika
Rika is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Raging Surf, numbered 088 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Rika Price Analysis
The current market price for Rika from Raging Surf is $14.66 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $13.99 to a high of $40.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $69.95 — approximately 4.8x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Rika has increased in value by +18.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 80 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Rika
Professional grading is available for Rika and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $14.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $14.66 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.95 | 2 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $24.50 | $13.99 | $40.00 | 65 |
Is Rika a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Rika is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
