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Raikou
Skyridge H26/144 • holo-rare
- Set
- Skyridge
- Number
- H26/144
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $375.00
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
To attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, you must discard an Energy card attached to Raikou. (Attach the Lightning Energy, and then discard an Energy card from Raikou.)
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Raikou. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in May 2003 as part of the Skyridge expansion, the Raikou H26/144 card serves as a notable entry in the final set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to be compatible with the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral, allowing players to scan the dot-code strips on the side of the cards to unlock minigames or Pokédex data. The expansion is particularly revered by collectors for its intricate art styles and high-quality card stock, marking the end of a formative era for the game in the West.
The artwork for this Raikou card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the franchise. Arita opted for a dramatic, stylized depiction of the Legendary Pokémon, emphasizing its electric nature through bold lines and a striking composition. Upon its release, the card was well-received for its aesthetic departure from standard creature portraiture, and today it remains a sought-after piece due to the relative scarcity of the Skyridge set and the popularity of the legendary beasts introduced in the second generation of games.
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