Riolu #173
📉 Dip AlertRiolu #173 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $12.92, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Riolu #173 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Riolu at a glance
- From Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- Cardmarket values it at €6.66 (EUR).
- Live market value $12.92 for the Holofoil print.
- Shiny Rare rarity.
- Recent averages: €5.51 (7d), €8.56 (30d).
Riolu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Riolu #173.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.73
- Mid
- $14.26
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Riolu #173
Printed as #173 in Paldean Fates, Riolu belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2024. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by sowsow and currently trades at $12.92 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.73 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #173 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- sowsow
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Riolu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Riolu #173 — the playability layer behind the price.
Punch
Reckless Charge
This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Riolu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Riolu #173.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $12.92.
At $12.92 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $12.92 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €6.66, with an average sold price of €7.77 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.60.
Riolu price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.51 over 7 days versus €8.56 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-35.6%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.30, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.66.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Riolu, with a recorded low of $12.72 and high of $12.97; current value is at 80% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.4%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Riolu?
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Selling Riolu at $12.92 nets roughly $10.91 on eBay, $10.97 on TCGplayer, $11.92 via Cardmarket, $11.21 on Whatnot or $12.92 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.01.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Riolu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Riolu #173 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $12.92 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $58.90 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Riolu within Paldean Fates
By market value Riolu sits at #25 of 72 in Paldean Fates (set median $9.85).
That is 31% above the middle of the set — a top-67% position.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Riolu valuable
- Riolu is a contemporary card (2024), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Riolu is a Shiny Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- With steady supply, Riolu is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- sowsow illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fighting typing means Riolu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Riolu
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Riolu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Riolu can realise well above the $10.73 low end.
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Riolu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.51 and €8.56) to time entries and exits.
Riolu value questions
What is Riolu #173 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $12.92 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.73 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.66.
Will Riolu hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Shiny Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Riolu?
Riolu is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Riolu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($12.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Riolu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.92. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Riolu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by sowsow also matters to collector demand.
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