Riolu (Japanese)
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex · 280/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
280/190
Rarity
Shiny 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 SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex set, card number 280/190. 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) (SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex, 280/190) is worth around $2.77 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.77, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.31. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.77, Lightly Played $2.25, Damaged $2.31 — 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 $28.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $4.25.
Is It Worth Grading Riolu (Japanese)?
Grading Riolu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.77) and a PSA 10 ($28.00) is about $25.23 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $4.25, CGC 10 $39.99, BGS 9.5 $9.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.77 | $2.75 | $2.78 | 217 |
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.
