Raikou V · Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, what to know.
About the Raikou V card
Numbered GG41 of 70 in Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, released in January 2023, Raikou V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Lightning-type carrying 200 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Raikou V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by nagimiso.
What is Raikou V worth?
Raikou V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Raikou V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Raikou V is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the lightning foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Raikou V
For Raikou V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Raikou V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Raikou V holo for any raw purchase.
