| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Card number | 38 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo EX |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 170 |
| Artist | Shizurow |
| Released | May 2012 |
Raikou-EX #38 Value (Dark Explorers)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Released in Dark Explorers during the Black & White era, Raikou-EX number 38 is the regular Rare Holo EX treatment illustrated by Shizurow. It sits in the set’s upper price tier without reaching the full-art leaders, giving it a notable place among the expansion’s several Legendary Pokémon-EX cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $46.97 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €49.95 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €17.07 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €15.93 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 82 |
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Why Raikou-EX #38 is priced where it is
Raikou-EX #38 is a Rare Holo EX Pokémon card from Dark Explorers, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 9 by price out of 111 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($46.97 to $46.97). The illustration is by Shizurow.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 9 | $111.28 | 3 |
| PSA | 8 | $75.83 | 3 |
| PSA | 7 | $13.01 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Raikou-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €49.95 | $46.97 |
| Oct 2026 | €49.95 | $46.97 |
| Sep 2026 | €49.95 | $47.04 |
| Aug 2026 | €51.90 | $47.91 |
| Jul 2026 | €51.91 | $40.43 |
| Jun 2026 | €44.00 | $31.12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Raikou-EX #38 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $46.97, the Cardmarket low is €49.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Raikou-EX #38 rare?
Raikou-EX #38 is printed at Rare Holo EX rarity and ranks number 9 by price among the 111 cards in Dark Explorers. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Raikou-EX #38 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $46.97.
How do I check which printing of Raikou-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (38) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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