Question 1

What is the current market value of Raikou #79?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Raikou (Lost Thunder) sits near $1.28. Over the last 7 days it declined 12.7%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.25), by 2.3%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.94 and a peak around $2.14 (94% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Raikou #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (12.7%); this leaves value 40% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.94 and $2.14 create a 94% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.25). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Raikou #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, Lost Thunder introduced this print of Raikou. The printed flavor text states: "This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Lost Voltage". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Metal. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raikou cards available?

Accepted Answer

Raikou sits within a broader pool of Raikou variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.08 and $196.62 (245675% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($63.94), this card is -98%. Notable alternatives include Raikou #SL9 (Call of Legends) at $153.33, Raikou #16 (Secret Wonders) at $5.68, Raikou #28 (Skyridge) at $196.62, and Raikou #H26 (Skyridge) at $11.19.

Question 5

What set is Raikou #79 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Lost Thunder entered circulation in 2018. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. Set size is 240 cards, which categorizes Lost Thunder as large. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Raikou (#79) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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