Raikou-EX

Dark Explorers 105/108 • ultra-rare

Set: Dark Explorers
Number: 105/108
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Released: 2012
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $320.40
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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Market

What it's worth

$320.40market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$315.82 – $320.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This ultra-rare Raikou-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a standout for collectors due to its distinct full-art design and its significance as a key Pokémon in the competitive landscape of the Black & White era. Its Volt Rush attack and specialty ability made it a strategic staple, securing its place as both a functional tool for players and a visually striking piece of 2012 Pokémon TCG history.

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Card face

What it does

170 HPBasicEX

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyThunder Fang30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyVolt Bolt

Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the 2012 Dark Explorers expansion, the Raikou-EX card represents a pivotal era for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Following the introduction of the Pokémon-EX mechanic in the Black & White series, this card was designed to highlight the legendary beast through a powerful 'Volt Crush' attack. It emerged during a time when the game mechanics heavily emphasized high-HP, basic Pokémon that could dominate the board quickly without the need for evolution.

The card features an illustration by artist Eske Yoshinob, who utilized a dynamic, action-oriented style characteristic of the era's Ultra Rare cards. By employing a full-art treatment, the design sought to emphasize the raw power and metallic texture of the Pokémon, creating a visually striking aesthetic that resonated with competitive players and collectors alike. Upon its release, it became a staple in various deck archetypes due to its efficiency and the strategic advantage provided by its 'Thunder Ex' ability.

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Other printings

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Raikou-EXDark Explorers · #38/108 · ultra-rare · 2012$54.95

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