2016 Pokemon Japanese XY Promo Rayquaza Poncho-Wearing Pikachu #230/XY-P PSA 10 Gem Mint

This is the iconic Rayquaza Poncho-Wearing Pikachu from the Japanese XY Promotional series, released on July 6, 2016, as part of the “Special Box: Rayquaza Poncho-Wearing Pikachu” collection. It is professionally graded PSA 10 Gem Mint, the highest possible grade.

Set Background: This card was released inside the “Special Box: Rayquaza Poncho-Wearing Pikachu” at a retail price of ¥2,500+tax, exclusively at Pokemon Centers across Japan to commemorate the opening of Pokemon Center Skytree Town in Tokyo . Rayquaza was chosen as the poncho design to reflect the tower’s height . The box contained two copies of the Pikachu promos—this green Rayquaza version (#230/XY-P) and the Shiny Rayquaza version (#231/XY-P)—alongside booster packs, a deck case, card sleeves, and a long card box .

Art & Design: The illustration by Kouki Saitou features Pikachu dressed in a poncho designed after the legendary Rayquaza, the iconic Dragon/Flying-type from the Hoenn region. The full-art holo design captures the charm of Pikachu combined with the imposing aesthetic of Rayquaza, making it one of the most beloved cards in the Poncho Pikachu series .

Card Features: This Lightning-type Basic Pokemon has 70 HP.

Attack: Pika Punch — 20 damage.

Attack: Gekirin? — 20× damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokemon.

Weakness: Fighting ×2

Resistance: Metal -20

Retreat Cost: 2

Condition: PSA 10 Gem Mint. Professionally graded and encapsulated. Clean surfaces, sharp artwork, sharp corners, good centering. According to PSA population data, this card has approximately 2,237 Gem Mint 10 examples out of 4,265 total graded, reflecting a gem rate of approximately 52.5% . Recent market data shows PSA 10 sales ranging from approximately $7,200 to $17,400, with a most recent recorded sale of $14,900 on September 27, 2026 .

Card Details:

Card Name: Poncho-Wearing Pikachu (Rayquaza)

Card Number: 230/XY-P

Set: XY Promotional Cards

Release Year: 2016

Rarity: Promo

Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint

HP: 70

Type: Lightning

Stage: Basic

Attack: Pika Punch — 20 damage

Attack: Gekirin? — 20× damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokemon

Weakness: Fighting ×2

Resistance: Metal -20

Retreat Cost: 2

Illustrator: Kouki Saitou

Finish: Full Art / Holo

Language: Japanese

Manufacturer: The Pokemon Company

Dimensions: 63 x 88 mm