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Raikou
Shining Legends 32/73 • holo-rare
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Number
- 32/73
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $1.64
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Raikou card from the Shining Legends expansion, released in 2017, features the legendary electric-type Pokémon originally introduced in the second generation of games. This specific set was marketed as a special sub-set, distributed through unique products like the Elite Trainer Box rather than traditional booster boxes, which distinguished it from the standard core sets of the Sun & Moon era. The card itself utilizes a holographic treatment characteristic of the set's high-production aesthetic, designed to showcase the mythical creature's speed and elemental power.
The artwork for this card was provided by Hitoshi Ariga, a prominent illustrator known for his extensive contributions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game and his work on the Mega Man series. Ariga’s design approach focuses on dynamic compositions that emphasize the character's movement and distinct feline anatomy. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its detailed art style and utility within the competitive game environment of that period, where Raikou's abilities provided a strong strategic advantage against water-type archetypes.
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