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Riolu
Sword & Shield•2022
$0.18Market Price
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Riolu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Riolu’s Brilliant Stars card was its first release in the Sword & Shield-era Brilliant Stars expansion, and Bulbapedia notes that this exact print was later reissued in Japan’s Star Birth and VSTAR Universe-linked releases before related Riolu variants appeared in Crown Zenith.
Set Lore
This card sits in Brilliant Stars, the landmark Sword & Shield set that introduced Pokémon VSTAR into the TCG, giving even a common like Riolu a place in one of the era’s most collector-beloved expansions.
In-Game
Bulbapedia identifies the background of this Riolu artwork as Canalave City from Pokémon Platinum, tying the card back to Sinnoh in a way collectors who love Generation IV will immediately recognize.
Card History
Riolu has a memorable anime legacy because Cameron’s Riolu famously evolved into Lucario during his battle with Ash in "A Unova League Evolution!," helping make the species feel bigger than a typical pre-evolution.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Teeziro, an artist Serebii credits with working on the Pokémon TCG since Chilling Reign, which gives this common Riolu extra appeal for collectors who track modern illustrator runs.
Card Reference
About Riolu
Riolu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Brilliant Stars set, card number 78. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2022. The current market price is $0.18, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Brilliant Stars
- Card Number
- #78
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2022
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Riolu?
The current market price of Riolu is $0.18. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Riolu from?
Riolu is from the Pokemon Brilliant Stars set, card number 78, released in 2022.
Is Riolu worth grading?
Whether Riolu is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Riolu?
You can buy or sell Riolu on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.