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Raikou
#33/188 in The Best of XY, 120 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
- Card number
- #33/188
- HP
- 120 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- April 21, 2017
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- Original name
- ライコウ
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Collector Notes
Raikou
Raikou appears in the Japanese print of The Best of XY, released on April 21, 2017. Raikou is a 120 HP. The The Best of XY set contains 188 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Shin Nagasawa.
Collector Insights
Raikou is a Pokémon card from the The Best of XY set, released on April 21, 2017. It features artwork by Shin Nagasawa and has 120 HP. The card’s sole attack, Thunder Lance, requires three Colorless Energy to use and deals 50 plus 20 additional damage for each Lightning Energy attached to Raikou. This ability emphasizes the synergy between Lightning Energy and the Pokémon’s attack. The card’s design aligns with its thematic connection to electricity, reflecting its role in the Pokémon world. It is numbered 33 in the set and is part of the Japanese language edition. The attack’s mechanics highlight strategic energy management during battles. Raikou’s presence in the XY series underscores its significance as a lightning-type Pokémon.
体内で 渦巻く 力を 電撃として 出しながら 大地を 駆け巡る 荒々しい ポケモン。
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