Raikou-EX Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers #38)

Character Intro

Raikou-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 38. This card features 170 HP and the attack Thunder Fang. Its vivid design captures the electric energy of this legendary Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Rules: When a Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Raikou-EX from the Dark Explorers set, card number 38. It is a Rare Holo EX with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artwork for this Raikou-EX. The card is identified by its set code “bw5-38” and the illustrator Shizurow.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Raikou-EX is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil and surface, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a top loader or binder with acid-free pages for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features Raikou-EX as a powerful Lightning-type Basic EX Pokémon with two attacks: Thunder Fang, which can paralyze the opponent, and Volt Bolt, a high-damage attack that requires discarding all attached Lightning Energy.