Raikou V - Japanese - Special Art Rare 218/172

Raikou V - Japanese - Special Art Rare (218/172)
S12a: VSTAR Universe | Near Mint
Near Mint Japanese Raikou Special Art Rare · SAR V Card Sword & Shield Additional photos on request
About this card
A truly spectacular Raikou V Special Art Rare from the Japanese Sword & Shield set S12a: VSTAR Universe — one of the most prestigious and celebrated sets in the modern Pokémon TCG. Numbered 218/172 — far beyond the standard set total, as befits the SAR rarity tier — this card presents Raikou in an extraordinary alternate full-art illustration that showcases the legendary Electric-type Pokémon at its most dramatic and awe-inspiring. Special Art Rares are the crown jewel of the VSTAR Universe set, featuring entirely unique artwork commissioned specifically for this release and distinct from any other printing of the card — making SARs among the most coveted and valuable pulls in the entire Sword & Shield era. Raikou is one of the legendary Johto beasts, an iconic and majestic Electric-type whose crackling power and untameable spirit have made it a firm collector favourite since Generation II. VSTAR Universe is widely regarded as one of the finest Japanese sets ever produced, a fitting grand finale to the Sword & Shield era, and the Raikou V SAR is one of its most visually breathtaking pieces. An outstanding addition to any serious collection.

Card details
Card nameRaikou V
Card number218/172
RaritySpecial Art Rare (SAR)
LanguageJapanese
SetS12a: VSTAR Universe
EraSword & Shield
ConditionNear Mint (NM)
Card typePokémon — V

Condition notes
Near Mint condition — sharp corners, a clean surface free from scratches or creases, and the Special Art Rare illustration is vivid and completely undamaged. The card has been sleeved immediately after acquisition and has not been played. Slight handling marks imperceptible to the naked eye may be present, as is standard for Near Mint grading. Additional photos (front, back, corners, or under direct light to show the artwork) are available on request before purchase — highly recommended for a card of this calibre.

Shipping & packaging
Shipped sleeved inside a rigid top-loader, wrapped securely in card wrap for full protection during transit. Tracked postage is available. Please feel free to message with any questions or photo requests prior to buying — happy to help.