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Raikou
Call of Legends SL9/95 • holo-rare
- Set
- Call of Legends
- Number
- SL9/95
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- €186.67
- Artist
- Noriko Hotta
What it does
Raikou's Retreat Cost is Colorless less for each Lightning Energy attached to Raikou.
Does 20 damage to 1 of your Pokémon and don't apply Weakness and Resistance to this damage.
A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in February 2011 as part of the Call of Legends expansion, this card represents a specialized subset known as the Shiny Legendaries. The set was designed to bridge the gap between the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and the Black & White era, serving as a final celebration of the Johto region's legendary Pokémon. Its inclusion provided players with a rare opportunity to obtain alternate-colored versions of iconic Pokémon in the trading card game format.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Noriko Hotta, who utilized a distinct, iridescent foil treatment to emphasize the creature's status as a 'Shiny' variant. The design features a heavy use of reflective patterns characteristic of the Call of Legends aesthetic, which prioritized visual depth and a premium feel. Upon release, the card was received with significant enthusiasm by collectors due to its low pull rate and the enduring popularity of the Legendary Beasts among long-term fans of the franchise.
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