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Raikou V 218/172 Japanese

Raikou V - 218/172

S12a: VSTAR Universe • Special Art Rare • Holofoil

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Sold $30.00–$31.98 this week

3 NM sales this week · 15 in 30 days

TCGplayer market $31.36as of ↓ -$0.35 (-1.1%) this week

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Sales & Velocity

As of 2026-11-06

Thin market: fewer than 5 sales in the last 7 days

Sold (7d / 30d)
3 / 15
NM sold between (7d)
$30.00–$31.98
Cheapest listing
$28.00
Units sold per day, Aug 15–Nov 3 (Near Mint)
Units sold per day, Near Mint
DateUnits soldSold between
Aug 151$33.82–$33.82
Aug 182$29.00–$35.00
Aug 221$30.00–$30.00
Aug 231$33.82–$33.82
Sep 21$37.95–$37.95
Sep 52$31.87–$37.95
Sep 81$32.29–$32.29
Sep 101$32.29–$32.29
Sep 112$32.29–$32.64
Sep 122$30.00–$32.00
Sep 181$33.06–$33.06
Sep 191$32.06–$32.06
Sep 301$37.95–$37.95
Oct 42$30.49–$30.96
Oct 52$30.97–$30.97
Oct 71$30.97–$30.97
Oct 81$29.00–$29.00
Oct 111$30.00–$30.00
Oct 121$30.00–$30.00
Oct 151$31.48–$31.48
Oct 161$31.46–$31.46
Oct 211$30.97–$30.97
Oct 222$30.98–$37.95
Oct 231$29.47–$29.47
Oct 241$30.98–$30.98
Oct 261$31.48–$31.48
Oct 301$27.99–$27.99
Oct 312$30.00–$31.98
Nov 31$30.95–$30.95
ConditionSold 7dSold 30d
Lightly Played00
Moderately Played00
Near Mint315
Damaged00

Sales data: TCGplayer

Quick answers

How much is Raikou V 218/172 Japanese worth?

As of November 6, 2026, Raikou V 218/172 Japanese from S12a: VSTAR Universe has a TCGplayer market price of $31.36. 3 Near Mint copies sold on TCGplayer this week at $30.00 to $31.98.

Is Raikou V 218/172 Japanese going up or down in price?

Its TCGplayer market price is down 3.1% over the past 30 days and down 1.1% over the past week, as of November 6, 2026.

Is Raikou V 218/172 Japanese worth grading?

A PSA 10 sells for about $122.99 on eBay, against a raw TCGplayer market price of $31.36. After buying the raw card, about $29.00 to grade and ship, and a 13% eBay selling fee, a PSA 10 would net about $46.64. At these prices grading looks worthwhile, if the card can get a 10.

How can I track the price of Raikou V 218/172 Japanese?

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Price Snapshot

Market
$31.36
Low
$28.00
Mid
$31.84
High
$99.99
7-Day:-$0.35 (-1.1%)
30-Day:-$1.01 (-3.1%)
2026-10-30
2026-11-06
$31.71$31.62$31.54$31.45$31.36Oct '26Nov '26
TCG Current
$31.36
Change
-$0.35 | -1.1%
Low
$31.36
High
$31.71

Percent of Market

Buying? See what a price is as a share of market. Selling? Start at market and read down to a buylist offer or up to an asking price.

% of Market pricePriceUsually means
50%$15.68Cash buylist, low end
60%$18.82Cash buylist, typical
70%$21.95Buylist top end, store credit
80%$25.09Bulk lot or quick sale
90%$28.22Quick sale, just under market
100%$31.36Market price
110%$34.50Asking price, room to negotiate
120%$37.63Asking price, room to negotiate
150%$47.04Presale and hype pricing
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Type what you are being asked to pay, or what you plan to list at.

Market price is the TCGplayer market price. TCGplayer Low is the lowest listed near-mint price at the last snapshot. Definitions

Card text

Basic Pokémon · 200 HP · Lightning

  • LCLightning Rondo20+

    This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).

Ability: Fleet-Footed Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may draw a card.

Weakness Fighting x2 · Retreat 1

Where to Buy

TCGPlayerRaw$31.36Raw copies, condition graded by the marketplace
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eBayPSA 10$122.99graded slab comps, not the raw card

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Graded Prices

PSA 10
$122.99
PSA 9
—
PSA 8
—

Should you grade it?

Worth grading
Net if it 10s
+$46.64
ROI
+77.3%

From $31.36 raw to $122.99 in a PSA 10, after ~$25 grading, tracked shipping, and eBay fees. Grades below 10 return less, and most cards need a realistic 10 to profit. Not financial advice.

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