Raikou-GX

Raikou-GX

Selected Masterpiece • SM121/248
Artist 5ban Graphics
Market Price $6.77
SM Black Star Promos Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Raikou-GX card captures a dynamic moment as Raikou surges forward, crackling with electricity. Its fierce expression and poised stance convey a sense of urgency and power, as if it is ready to unleash a storm at any moment. The surrounding environment hints at a charged atmosphere, with flashes of lightning illuminating the scene. This snapshot encapsulates Raikou's role as a guardian of thunder in its world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Lightning
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/02/2017

Dig Claws

30

Thunder

150

Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 50 damage to itself.

Thunderous Rain-GX

This attack does 100 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost