Riolu
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 215/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
215/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Riolu Worth?
Riolu (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 215/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Riolu Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Riolu (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 215/198) is worth around $33.97 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $33.97, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $33.97, Lightly Played $22.47, Moderately Played $18.52, Heavily Played $17.47, Damaged $15.98 — 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 $290.00 — about 8.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.50.
Is It Worth Grading Riolu?
Grading Riolu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($33.97) and a PSA 10 ($290.00) is about $256.03 — a 8.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.50, CGC 10 $79.99, CGC 9.5 $26.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.25 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 | 21 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $33.27 | $33.27 | $33.27 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $14.88 | $14.88 | $14.88 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 52 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.98 | $15.98 | $15.98 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.47 | $17.47 | $17.47 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $22.47 | $22.35 | $25.15 | 420 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.52 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 78 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $33.97 | $27.60 | $59.69 | 2,454 |
Is Riolu a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Riolu is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Riolu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
