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Raikou

Neo Revelation 13/64 • holo-rare

Set: Neo Revelation
Number: 13/64
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2001
Energy type: Electric
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $498.99

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What it's worth

$498.99market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$282.10 – $499.50 over the tracked period

$498.99Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Neo Revelation set released in 2001, this Raikou card is celebrated for its distinctive holographic pattern and its role in introducing the Legendary Beasts to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Collectors prize this card for its connection to the early "Neo" era, which significantly expanded the game’s roster beyond the original 151 Pokémon.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPBasic

Pokémon PowerLightning Burst

Whenever you attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, if your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. This power stops working while Raikou is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy lightning energyLightning Tackle50

Flip a coin. If tails, Raikou does 20 damage to itself.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Raikou across the formats players actually play.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Raikou card from the Neo Revelation expansion was released in 2001 as part of the second generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to introduce players to the legendary beasts of the Johto region, featuring artwork that emphasizes the electric-type nature of the Pokémon. The set marked a transition in the game's aesthetic, moving toward more atmospheric and painterly illustrations that captured the mythical status of these creatures.

The illustration for this specific card was crafted by Hironobu Yoshida, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG. Yoshida aimed to depict Raikou in a dynamic, high-energy pose, utilizing the classic holographic foiling process to enhance the visual representation of electrical currents. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its striking artwork and its utility in competitive play, solidifying its place as a quintessential example of the Neo-era card design.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

RaikouNeo Revelation · #22/64 · rare · 2001$50.87

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About

About Raikou

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