Raikou (BREAKthrough 55) Collectors Guide

Overview

Raikou from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare Holo card numbered 55. It has 120 HP, features the Shining Body ability, and attacks with Thunder Lance for scalable damage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Ability: Shining Body reduces damage by 20 if Lightning Energy is attached
• Attack: Thunder Lance does 50+ damage, increasing by 20 for each Lightning Energy attached
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

Identified as XY8-55 from the BREAKthrough set. This Rare Holo features Raikou with Lightning typing and the Shining Body ability. No evolutions or alternate forms are associated with this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “xy8,” card number 55, and illustrator Shin Nagasawa. The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and overall condition, store this card in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and humidity. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep the illustration pristine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (XY8): Introduced Raikou as a Rare Holo Basic Lightning-type with a damage-reducing ability and a scaling attack, adding strategic depth to Lightning decks.