Rika #258
📉 Dip AlertRika #258 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $8.88, 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.
Rika #258 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Rika at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €5.19 (EUR).
- Paradox Rift, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Short-term trend -4.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
- Live market value $8.88 for the Holofoil print.
Rika price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rika #258.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.00
- Mid
- $9.54
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Rika #258
Printed as #258 in Paradox Rift, Rika belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2023. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
The card is illustrated by kantaro and currently trades at $8.88 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #258 / 182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- kantaro
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Rika attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rika #258 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Rika price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rika #258.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $8.88.
$8.88 gives Rika real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $8.88 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Rika at a trend of €5.19, an average sold price of €5.73 and a near-mint floor of €3.99.
Rika price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.39 over 7 days versus €5.62 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4.1%).
Single-day average: €4.95; Cardmarket trend price €5.19.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Rika, with a recorded low of $8.84 and high of $9.23; current value is at 10% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Rika?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $8.88 market translates to a net of about $7.40 (eBay), $7.45 (TCGplayer), $8.09 (Cardmarket), $7.61 (Whatnot) or $8.88 (direct). That $1.48 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a special illustration rare card, Rika sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rika #258.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Rika?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rika #258 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Rika #258.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.88 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 $54.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.9% 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.
Rika within Paradox Rift
Within Paradox Rift it is the #37 most valuable of 53 tracked cards; the set median is $13.06.
It sits in the top 32% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Rika valuable
- The kantaro artwork gives Rika appeal beyond pure playability.
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Rika is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- With steady supply, Rika is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Rika
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.39 and €5.62) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $8.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Rika can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Rika has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Rika, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Rika value questions
How much is Rika worth?
Rika trades near $8.88 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $8.00–—; Cardmarket shows €5.19.
Will Rika hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-4.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Rika?
Rika is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Rika have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.88). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rika?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.88. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Rika's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by kantaro also matters to collector demand.
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