Question 1

What is the current market value of Raikou #16?

Accepted Answer

For Raikou in Secret Wonders, the current reference price is $20.74. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.8%. That is close to the 30-day average of $20.48. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $17.24 to $21.32 (20% spread), a low-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Raikou #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term movement is stable (+0.8% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 20% 90-day spread ($17.24-$21.32), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($20.48). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1589% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $197.20, while PSA 10 is $350.32.

Question 3

What is Raikou #16 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Raikou appears in Secret Wonders, released in 2007. Card flavor text reads: "It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable ability on this print: "Thunder Rumble". The printed attacks highlight "Thunder Climb". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Metal. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raikou cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Raikou often benchmark it against other Raikou cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.13 and $48.30 (37054% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($10.09), this card is +106%. Notable alternatives include Raikou #HGSS19 (HGSS Black Star Promos) at $48.30, Raikou #55 (BREAKthrough) at $2.77, Raikou #48 (Mega Evolution) at $0.13, and Raikou #50 (Vivid Voltage) at $7.18.

Question 5

What set is Raikou #16 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Secret Wonders entered circulation in 2007. It belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series. With 132 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 19 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Raikou (#16) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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