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Raikou
POP Series 2 3/17 • rare
- Set
- POP Series 2
- Number
- 3/17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $24.41
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
Flip a coin. If tails, Raikou does 20 damage to itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Raikou card from the Pokémon Organized Play (POP) Series 2 set was released in 2005 as part of a promotional initiative designed to support local league play. These sets were distributed primarily through official Pokémon Organized Play tournaments and league events, serving as rewards for players who participated in organized sessions rather than being available in standard retail booster packs. This distribution method helped foster a grassroots community for the trading card game during the mid-2000s.
The card features an illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist whose work has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita’s depiction of Raikou captures the legendary electric-type Pokémon with a focus on its dynamic energy and presence, consistent with the classic aesthetic of the EX-era cards. As a Rare card within a promotional set, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the legacy of league-exclusive releases.
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