Raikou ★

Raikou ★

Selected Masterpiece • 114/115
Market Price $400
Unseen Forces EX 2005
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Raikou, a majestic Electric-type Pokémon, poised dramatically against a backdrop of swirling energy and stars. Its vibrant fur glows with hues of orange and yellow, reflecting the power it harnesses. The scene captures a moment of intensity, as Raikou seems ready to unleash its electric might, embodying both grace and strength. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the wild beauty of Raikou's 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 18, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
EX
Release
01/08/2005

Lightning Turn

20

Switch Raikou Star with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Meta Voltage

70

If you have less Prize cards left than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage to each of your Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost