Riolu (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 201/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
201/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Riolu (Japanese) Worth?
Riolu (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 201/172. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Riolu (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 201/172) is worth around $14.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.12, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $12.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $34.00 — about 2.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Riolu (Japanese)?
Grading Riolu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.12) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $19.88 — a 2.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $49.99, BGS 9.5 $4.25. 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 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.37 | $29.37 | $29.37 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.51 | $8.51 | $8.51 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.12 | $13.99 | $14.12 | 120 |
Is Riolu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Riolu (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Riolu (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
