The 2003 Pokémon Skyridge Raikou H26 Holo Rare card. A sought-after Lightning-type Basic Pokémon featuring Mitsuhiro Arita's iconic illustration and unique gameplay mechanics.
Raikou
2003 • Pokémon • Skyridge
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The 2003 Pokémon Skyridge Raikou H26 Holo Rare card represents a significant entry in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for collectors of early 2000s sets. As a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP, this card offers distinct strategic possibilities within the game's framework. The artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita brings the legendary Electric-type Pokémon to life, capturing its electric nature through dynamic visual storytelling. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Skyridge set, which remains a popular milestone for enthusiasts of the franchise's second generation. The card's design features a holofoil finish that catches the light, adding visual appeal to any display or binder. Its abilities, such as Pure Body, require players to manage Energy cards strategically, highlighting the tactical depth of the era's gameplay. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Skyridge set holds a nostalgic place in TCG history, making individual cards like Raikou valuable pieces of gaming culture. Whether building a personal collection or exploring the mechanics of older sets, this card provides a tangible connection to the early days of Pokémon collecting.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Raikou
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
Holo
70
Lightning
Basic
Fighting ×2
1
243
Card Text
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Ability: Pure Body
To attach a Lightning Energy card from your hand to Raikou, you must discard an Energy card attached to Raikou. (Attach the Lightning Energy, and then discard an Energy card from Raikou.)
Attack: Lightning Sphere (40+)
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Raikou. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.