Raikou ★ Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Raikou ★ from Unseen Forces (ex10) is a Rare Holo Star Basic Pokémon with 80 HP. Numbered 114, it features the standout attack Meta Voltage and vibrant artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, making it a striking Lightning-type showpiece.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, Star
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Lightning Turn (20 damage): Switch Raikou Star with one of your Benched Pokémon.
• Meta Voltage (70 damage): If you have fewer Prize cards left than your opponent, this attack deals 40 damage to each of your Pokémon (excluding Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon).
• Rules: You can’t have more than 1 Pokémon Star in your deck.
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Card Number: ex10-114
• Set: Unseen Forces (ex10)
• Image:

Key Printings

This card was only printed in Unseen Forces (set code ex10) as card number 114. It is a Rare Holo Star with the Star subtype and distinctive attack effects.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. Identifiers include the Star subtype, card number 114 in Unseen Forces, and Masakazu Fukuda’s illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The Star subtype restricts deck-building to a single Pokémon Star. Lightning Turn provides pivoting utility, while Meta Voltage offers high damage with a comeback condition at the cost of spreading damage to your own board.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to avoid bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unseen Forces (ex10): Introduces Raikou ★ as a Rare Holo Star, showcasing unique mechanics and collectible appeal that emphasize the power and tactical flexibility of Lightning-type Pokémon.