| Set | Paldean Fates |
| Card number | 173 |
| Rarity | Shiny Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | sowsow |
| Released | Jan 2024 |
Riolu #173 Value (Paldean Fates)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Riolu stands out as a Shiny Rare in the Paldean Fates expansion, part of the Scarlet & Violet series released in January 2024. It features artwork by sowsow and ranks in the upper quarter of the set’s price hierarchy, indicating strong appeal.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $10.85 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €9.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €7.23 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €8.27 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 214 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $127.00 |
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What sets the price of Riolu #173
Riolu #173 is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card from Paldean Fates, the Scarlet & Violet era (2024). It ranks as number 22 by price out of 245 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 12x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -5.8%, from $11.52 to $10.85. The illustration is by sowsow.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $57.01 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $127.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $22.33 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $11.92 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Riolu price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €9.00 | $10.88 |
| Oct 2026 | €9.00 | $11.09 |
| Sep 2026 | €9.24 | $11.39 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.21 | $10.59 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.06 | $8.38 |
| Jun 2026 | €8.00 | $8.38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Riolu #173 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $10.85, a PSA 10 sells for around $127.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €9.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Riolu #173 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Riolu #173 sells for about $127.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $10.85 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Riolu #173 rare?
Riolu #173 is printed at Shiny Rare rarity and ranks number 22 by price among the 245 cards in Paldean Fates. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Riolu #173 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -5.8% to about $10.85. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Riolu #173 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.7x raw ($116.15 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Riolu I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (173) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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