Riolu Paldean Fates #173
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Riolu is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card from Paldean Fates (#173), illustrated by sowsow. It's a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP, weak to Psychic ×2. Its current blended market value is $15.86 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $137 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 9× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 176 | 10 sold$137$117–$158 | |
| PSA 9pop 144 | 8 sold$24$20–$28 | |
| PSA 8pop 34 | 2 sold$14$12–$17 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 49% of 356 PSA-graded Riolu copies are a gem-mint 10 (176 of 356) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 49.4% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$50); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $137.11 | $71.36 | +$50 | 8.6× |
| PSA 9 | $23.94 | $70.23 | −$62 | 1.5× |
| PSA 8 | $14.42 | $70.13 | −$72 | 0.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 356 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 49.4% | $137.00 |
| PSA 9 | 40.4% | $24.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 10.1% | $16.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
153% spreadCurrently 153% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
60% cheaper than the USCard text
“They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.”
About the Pokémon
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Card details
Other Riolu cards
There are 9 different Riolu printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paldean Fates #173 (Shiny Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Riolu (Paldean Fates #173) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Riolu from Paldean Fates is worth approximately $15.86 ungraded (near-mint), and around $137 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Riolu?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Riolu from Paldean Fates is worth around $137 — roughly 9× the raw ungraded value of $15.86.
Should I grade my Riolu?
A PSA 10 sells for about $137 versus $15.86 raw — roughly a 9× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Riolu rare?
Riolu is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (card #173), illustrated by sowsow. Its current blended market value is $15.86 ungraded.