Raikou V 048/172

Raikou V comes from Brilliant Stars, the first main set of the Sword and Shield era to feature the Trainer Gallery subset. Pokemon V cards are a staple of this era, offering high health and strong attacks in exchange for giving up extra prize cards when knocked out. The 048/172 number places this copy within the regular set list rather than the secret rare range.

Raikou is one of the classic Legendary beasts, and its V card carries a clean modern frame with holographic foil behind the artwork. Brilliant Stars was a widely opened set thanks to its strong lineup, so the standard V cards from it remain accessible favourites for collectors who want recognisable Legendary Pokemon in their binders.

Collectors look for tidy V cards because the smooth foil borders can show edge wear and surface marks quickly. A clean raw copy keeps the artwork sharp and makes a solid addition to a Brilliant Stars set build or a Raikou collection.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.