Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Basic ex
HP
100
TypeDarkness
RarityRare Secret
IllustratorRyo Ueda
WeaknessFighting ×2
Retreat●●
SetDeoxys
Released2005
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare Secret
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Secret rare (numbered beyond the printed set total) — the chase variant of this set.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Holo | ~$285 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings. |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Raikou — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #243).
- Secret rare numbered beyond the printed set total — the scarce chase card of its set.
- Required for any complete Raikou master set across eras.
- Collectors of the Deoxys set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Basic ex Raikou with 100 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Lightning Burst
Whenever you attach a Darkness Energy card from your hand to Rocket's Raikou ex, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon and switch it with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Benched Pokémon to switch. This power can't be used if Rocket's Raikou ex is affected by a Special Condition.
Thunderous Blow
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Lightning Energy attached to Rocket's Raikou ex.
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.
Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.
Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.