Raikou V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 038/172 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Numara
038/172
Nadirlik
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Raikou V (Japanese)
Raikou V (Japanese) is a Rare card that stands out in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, numbered 038/172 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Raikou V (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Raikou V (Japanese) from S12a: VSTAR Universe is $0.52 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.29 to a high of $0.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $45.00 — approximately 86.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $8.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 31 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $14.56 | $14.56 | $14.56 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.74 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.52 | $0.29 | $0.99 | 624 |
Is Raikou V (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Raikou V (Japanese) carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
