Question 1

What is the current market value of Raikou-EX #38?

Accepted Answer

Raikou-EX from Dark Explorers is currently trading around $46.75. Week-over-week movement is upward at 5.7%. Against its 30-day baseline of $41.95, this card is pricing 11.5% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $26.68 to $46.75 (43% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo EX.

Question 2

Is Raikou-EX #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 5.7%; current pricing is 75% above the 90-day floor. With a 43% 90-day spread ($26.68-$46.75), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 11.5% above its 30-day reference ($41.95). Condition sensitivity is strong: PSA 10 carries a +69% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $74.99, while PSA 10 is $79.00.

Question 3

What is Raikou-EX #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2012, Dark Explorers introduced this print of Raikou-EX. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo EX. Printed HP is 170. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic and EX subtype. The card text reads: Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Attack line includes "Thunder Fang" and "Volt Bolt". It is weak to Fighting type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raikou-EX cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Raikou-EX printings create a useful comparison set for Raikou-EX. The current sample spans 1 comparable cards from 1 set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($318.74). Notable alternatives include Raikou-EX #105 (Dark Explorers) at $318.74.

Question 5

What set is Raikou-EX #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Dark Explorers was released in 2012. Series classification for this set is Black & White. The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Raikou-EX is card number 38 with a Rare Holo EX designation.

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