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Riolu
Sword & Shield•2023
$0.12Market Price
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Riolu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Riolu #71 is part of Crown Zenith, the final special expansion of the Sword & Shield era, which gives even a Common like this card a place in the set that closed out Pokémon V and VSTAR in style.
Set Lore
Crown Zenith launched with Lucario as one of the face Pokémon on its Elite Trainer Box, making this Riolu feel like a subtle pre-evolution companion piece inside a Lucario-celebrating finale set.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text comes straight from Riolu’s Sword Pokédex entry, tying the card directly to the modern games’ portrayal of Riolu as an all-night runner with endless stamina.
Cultural Impact
Riolu is one of Sinnoh’s most memorable gift Pokémon because Riley gives the player a Riolu Egg on Iron Island in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which adds extra nostalgia for collectors who started with Sinnoh.
Artist
The artwork is by Taira Akitsu, an Osaka-based Pokémon TCG illustrator whose first credited Pokémon card work began in the Sword & Shield era, making this Riolu part of that newer generation of card artists.
Card Reference
About Riolu
Riolu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Crown Zenith set, card number 71. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2023. The current market price is $0.12, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Crown Zenith
- Card Number
- #71
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2023
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Riolu?
The current market price of Riolu is $0.12. 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 Crown Zenith set, card number 71, released in 2023.
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.