Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026
The Most Expensive Riolu Cards
All 33 English Riolu cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Riolu 215/198 ($27.90), Riolu 8/17 ($24.99) and Riolu BW33 ($21.42).
Every Riolu card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Riolu card prices page. The top card comes from Scarlet & Violet. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.
- Ranked
- 33 English cards
- Order
- Ungraded value, high to low
- Condition
- Ungraded
The top 3
The top 33, ungraded
The Most Expensive Riolu Cards, sorted by default.
- 1
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletScarlet & Violet215/1982023Illustration Rare
$27.90Ungraded
PSA 10 $595
Riolu stands in the middle of a messy blue living room holding a small dumbbell, surrounded by scattered weights, a foam roller, a jump rope, toppled cushions and a Lucario poster on the wall, illustrated by Nelnal. The cluttered home-gym scene tells a quiet story of training to evolve, and as an Illustration Rare from the first Scarlet & Violet set, it draws fans of Riolu and Lucario alike.
- 2
Riolu
Diamond & PearlPOP Series 68/172007Uncommon
$24.99Ungraded
PSA 10 $536
Riolu crouches low in a grassy clearing, one fist raised and a foot kicking up dirt as it squares off, with soft trees and rocks painted behind it. Art by Kouki Saitou gives the little fighter a determined, ready-to-spring look. As an Uncommon from the small POP Series promo sets, it draws Riolu and Lucario fans hunting the less common prints of the line.
- 3
Riolu
Black & WhiteBW Black Star PromosBW332011Promo
$21.42Ungraded
Riolu leaps forward beside a splashing fountain, one paw thrust out as soap-bubble droplets drift through a soft, sunlit plaza with blurred figures in the background. Art by sui gives the scene a hazy, painterly glow that feels more like a storybook page than a battle. As a Black & White era promo of Lucario's popular pre-evolution, it draws both Riolu fans and promo set completionists.
- 4
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletPaldean Fates173/912024Shiny Rare
$13.50Ungraded
PSA 10 $197
Riolu appears here in its shiny coloring, yellow body with teal ears and paws, striding sideways with a sly smile against a white field of sparkles, gold crystal stars and pastel streaks, art by sowsow. As a Shiny Rare from Paldean Fates, it belongs to the set's shiny subset, and Riolu's ties to Lucario give it a steady following among fans of the line.
- 5
Riolu
Sun & MoonHidden Fates Shiny VaultSV212019Rare Shiny
$11.00Ungraded
PSA 10 $71.20
Riolu shows off its shiny coloring here, a pale yellow body with dark navy markings and red eyes, caught mid-stride against a clean white backdrop dotted with soft sparkle bursts. It comes from the Hidden Fates Shiny Vault, a subset collectors love for its alternate-color Pokémon, and Riolu's strong fan following as the pre-evolution of Lucario makes this Rare Shiny an easy favorite to chase.
- 6
Riolu
Mega EvolutionMega Evolution Black Star Promos10/712025Promo
$9.91Ungraded
PSA 10 $120
Riolu stands guard atop a red lookout platform on a tall pole, viewed from high above so a colorful sprawl of rooftops, balconies and tiny streets drops away beneath it in a dizzying overhead perspective. Art by GOSSAN, the full-art scene packs in rich city detail around a determined little fighter. Riolu fans and anyone chasing standout Mega Evolution Black Star Promos will want this one.
- 7
Riolu
Sword & ShieldCrown Zenith Galarian GalleryGG262023Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
$8.09Ungraded
PSA 10 $296
Riolu leaps through a misty evergreen forest, fist cocked and mouth open mid-shout, with sunlight streaming through the branches and sparkles drifting around it. Art by Kouki Saitou, the full-art scene gives the little Fighting type real energy and depth. As a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo from the Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, it draws Lucario fans and anyone chasing the set's illustrated subset.
- 8
Riolu
Diamond & PearlPOP Series 816/172008Common
$6.84Ungraded
Riolu stands with its arms crossed on a grassy path beneath a shady tree, glancing back over its shoulder with a calm, confident look while pink flowering bushes and a bright blue sky fill the background. Art by Masakazu Fukuda gives it a soft, painterly feel. As a Common from the small POP Series promo sets, it draws fans of Riolu and Lucario lines building complete runs.
- 9
Riolu
Diamond & PearlDiamond & Pearl61/1302007Uncommon
$1.21Ungraded
PSA 10 $63.00
Riolu stands on a rocky ledge in a sharp martial arts stance, one paw raised and one leg braced, set against a glowing green and yellow burst that hints at its aura. The clean, official-style art by Ken Sugimori gives it a crisp look. As an Uncommon from the first Diamond & Pearl set, it marks this Pokémon's early days and appeals to Lucario fans building a full line.
- 10
Riolu
Diamond & PearlLegends Awakened117/1462008Common
$0.75Ungraded
PSA 10 $51.29
Riolu lunges straight at you in a mid-punch pose, fist thrust forward over a broken chunk of rock while crackling golden energy streaks across a dark sky behind it. Art by Kagemaru Himeno, the smooth, glossy rendering gives it a dynamic, almost sculpted look. As a Common from Legends Awakened, it draws Lucario fans and Diamond & Pearl era collectors finishing their sets.
- 11
Riolu
Black & WhiteLegendary Treasures79/1132013Uncommon
$0.63Ungraded
PSA 10 $37.83
- 12
Riolu
Black & WhitePlasma Storm76/1352013Common
$0.62Ungraded
PSA 10 $38.53
- 13
Riolu
PlatinumPlatinum91/1272009Common
$0.62Ungraded
PSA 10 $49.26
- 14
Riolu
Black & WhitePlasma Storm75/1352013Common
$0.52Ungraded
PSA 10 $36.68
- 15
Riolu
HeartGold & SoulSilverCall of Legends50/952011Uncommon
$0.52Ungraded
PSA 10 $41.19
- 16
Riolu
HeartGold & SoulSilverHS—Unleashed60/952010Common
$0.45Ungraded
PSA 10 $51.18
- 17
Riolu
Sun & MoonUnified Minds115/2362019Common
$0.38Ungraded
PSA 10 $34.33
- 18
Riolu
Black & WhiteNext Destinies63/992012Common
$0.37Ungraded
PSA 10 $40.12
- 19
Riolu
Sun & MoonUnified Minds116/2362019Common
$0.35Ungraded
PSA 10 $25.00
- 20
Riolu
Sun & MoonUnbroken Bonds102/2142019Common
$0.33Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.38
- 21
Riolu
Sun & MoonUltra Prism66/1562018Common
$0.26Ungraded
PSA 10 $33.90
- 22
Riolu
Sun & MoonBurning Shadows70/1472017Common
$0.25Ungraded
PSA 10 $33.83
- 23
Riolu
XYFates Collide45/1242016Common
$0.23Ungraded
PSA 10 $33.01
- 24
Riolu
XYFates Collide46/1242016Common
$0.22Ungraded
PSA 10 $39.99
- 25
Riolu
Mega EvolutionMega Evolution76/1322025Common
$0.19Ungraded
- 26
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletScarlet & Violet113/1982023Common
$0.19Ungraded
PSA 10 $29.93
- 27
Riolu
Sword & ShieldBrilliant Stars78/1722022Common
$0.19Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.88
- 28
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletStellar Crown81/1422024Common
$0.18Ungraded
PSA 10 $31.01
- 29
Riolu
Sword & ShieldVivid Voltage90/1852020Common
$0.18Ungraded
PSA 10 $29.95
- 30
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletPrismatic Evolutions50/1312025Common
$0.17Ungraded
PSA 10 $80.00
- 31
Riolu
Scarlet & VioletScarlet & Violet112/1982023Common
$0.16Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.00
- 32
Riolu
Sword & ShieldCrown Zenith71/1592023Common
$0.14Ungraded
PSA 10 $59.95
- 33
Riolu
Mega EvolutionAscended Heroes112/2172026Common
$0.11Ungraded
Graded
Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5
Riolu, Scarlet & Violet 215/198
Ungraded
$27.90PSA 9
$40.601.5x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$59521.3x the ungraded price
| Card | Ungraded | PSA 9 | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riolu 215/198Scarlet & Violet | $27.90 | $40.60 | $595 |
| Riolu 8/17POP Series 6 | $24.99 | $188 | $536 |
| Riolu BW33BW Black Star Promos | $21.42 | $539 | – |
| Riolu 173/91Paldean Fates | $13.50 | $31.11 | $197 |
| Riolu SV21Hidden Fates Shiny Vault | $11.00 | $19.20 | $71.20 |
Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.
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How this list is ranked
Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards
