Riolu #8
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertAs card #8 in POP Series 6, Riolu is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $29.33 ungraded.
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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.
Demand for Riolu #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Riolu at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €54.53 (EUR).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- From POP Series 6 (POP), released 2007.
- Current TCGplayer market value $29.33 (Normal).
- Recent averages: €67.42 (7d), €29.46 (30d).
Riolu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Riolu #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.99
- Mid
- $169.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $13.00
- Mid
- $22.96
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Riolu #8
Card #8 of POP Series 6 is Riolu, a classic-era Pokémon card from the POP series (2007). A Fighting-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Normal printing sits around $29.33, spanning $24.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.”
Printed flavour text on the POP Series 6 #8 card.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 6
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #8 / 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #447
- Released
- 2007/09/01
Riolu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Riolu #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Wild Kick
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Riolu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Riolu #8.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Normal at $29.33, Holofoil at $24.72.
This $29.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $29.33, Riolu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €54.53, with an average sold price of €35.97 and a lowest near-mint ask of €38.00.
Riolu price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €67.42, 128.9% above the 30-day average of €29.46.
Single-day average: €39.95; Cardmarket trend price €54.53.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $29.33–$29.58. The most recent snapshot of $29.33 sits 0% up that range, 0.8% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.8% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $29.33 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $25.14 via eBay's default tier, $25.29 on TCGplayer, $27.51 on Cardmarket, $25.83 on Whatnot and $29.33 selling directly — a $4.19 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Riolu 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 Riolu #8.
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 Riolu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Riolu #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Riolu #8.
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 $29.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $23.79 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-5.3% 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 POP Series 6
Riolu ranks #7 of 17 tracked POP Series 6 cards by market value, against a set median of $27.40.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 65%.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#9), valued at $155.00.
What makes Riolu valuable
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Riolu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Uncommon rarity, Riolu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $29.33 with steady supply, Riolu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Riolu
- For Riolu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Riolu can realise well above the $24.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Riolu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€67.42 and €29.46) to time entries and exits.
Riolu value questions
What is Riolu #8 worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $29.33 (low $24.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €54.53.
Will Riolu hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (128.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Riolu rare?
Riolu is a Uncommon card from POP Series 6 (POP series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Riolu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Normal ($29.33), Holofoil ($24.72). 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 $29.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Riolu?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Riolu cards
Riolu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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$19.99Unleashed
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$16.58POP Series 8
Riolu
$14.66Diamond & Pearl
