Riolu
SV: Paldean Fates · 173/091 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
173/091
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Riolu Worth?
Riolu (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV: Paldean Fates set, card number 173/091. 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 (SV: Paldean Fates, 173/091) is worth around $9.13 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.13, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $6.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.13, Lightly Played $7.94, Moderately Played $6.50 — 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 $149.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.50.
Is It Worth Grading Riolu?
Grading Riolu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.13) and a PSA 10 ($149.00) is about $139.87 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.50, CGC 10 $45.50, CGC 9.5 $8.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.50 | $35.00 | $56.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.11 | $20.11 | $20.11 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 | 12 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.94 | $8.42 | $9.75 | 144 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.13 | $6.37 | $11.99 | 1,247 |
Is Riolu a Good Buy?
Riolu 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
