Riolu
POP Series 8 · 016/017 · Common
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 8Number
016/017
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Riolu Worth?
Riolu (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the POP Series 8 set, card number 016/017. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Riolu (POP Series 8, 016/017) is worth around $7.97 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.97, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.58. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.97, Lightly Played $13.80, Moderately Played $4.79, Heavily Played $4.14, Damaged $5.58 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.58 | $5.58 | $5.58 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.14 | $4.14 | $4.14 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.79 | $4.79 | $4.79 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.97 | $7.97 | $7.97 | 8 |
Is Riolu a Good Buy?
As a common, Riolu 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
