
Riolu - BW33
Black and White Promos · BW33 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
BW33
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Riolu - BW33 Worth?
Riolu - BW33 is a Common card from the Black and White Promos set, card number BW33. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Riolu - BW33 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Riolu - BW33 (Black and White Promos, BW33) is worth around $18.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.70. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.00, Lightly Played $11.97, Moderately Played $8.87, Heavily Played $6.20, Damaged $5.70 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $99.99 — about 5.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $63.59.
Is It Worth Grading Riolu - BW33?
Grading Riolu - BW33 can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.00) and a PSA 10 ($99.99) is about $81.99 — a 5.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $63.59, PSA 8 $36.63. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $36.63 | $36.63 | $36.63 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $63.59 | $63.59 | $63.59 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.97 | $11.97 | $11.97 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.87 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 17 |
Is Riolu - BW33 a Good Buy?
As a common, Riolu - BW33 holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Riolu - BW33's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.


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