Riolu #215
📉 Dip AlertRiolu #215 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $27.80, 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 #215 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Riolu at a glance
- Trades around $27.80 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €16.47; 30-day average €18.22.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €15.65.
- From Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
Riolu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Riolu #215.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.41
- Mid
- $31.41
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Riolu #215
Scarlet & Violet placed Riolu at #215; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Nelnal and currently trades at $27.80 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $25.41 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #215 / 198
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Nelnal
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2023/03/31
Riolu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Riolu #215 — 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 #215.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($27.80).
This $27.80 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $27.80, Riolu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Riolu trends at €15.65 on Cardmarket (avg sold €19.93, lowest NM €5.00).
Riolu price history & movement
Recent sales average €16.47 over 7 days versus €18.22 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-9.6%).
Single-day average: €16.00; Cardmarket trend price €15.65.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Riolu, with a recorded low of $27.80 and high of $31.25; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.9% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 11%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Riolu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $27.80 market translates to a net of about $23.82 (eBay), $23.96 (TCGplayer), $26.06 (Cardmarket), $24.47 (Whatnot) or $27.80 (direct). That $3.98 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a illustration rare 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 #215.
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 #215 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $27.80 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $20.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.7% 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 Scarlet & Violet
Riolu ranks #6 of 35 tracked Scarlet & Violet cards by market value, against a set median of $11.64.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 86%.
The set's top card is Gardevoir ex (#245), valued at $67.90.
What makes Riolu valuable
- Artwork by Nelnal is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $27.80 with steady supply, Riolu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Riolu is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Riolu is a Fighting card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Illustration Rare status puts Riolu among the scarcer pulls in Scarlet & Violet.
Buying & selling Riolu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Riolu can realise well above the $25.41 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $27.80 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $27.80 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€16.47 and €18.22) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Riolu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Riolu value questions
What is the value of Riolu?
The current TCGplayer market value is $27.80 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $25.41 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €15.65.
Will Riolu hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-9.6%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Riolu?
Riolu is a Illustration Rare card from Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Riolu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($27.80). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Riolu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.80. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Riolu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Nelnal also matters to collector demand.
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