Riolu Pokemon Paldean Fates #173
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Riolu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Riolu #173 is part of the Shiny Rare lineup in Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates, a subset built around returning Shiny Pokémon in full-art-inspired treatments that made the expansion feel like a modern spiritual successor to past shiny-heavy special sets.
Artist
This card is illustrated by sowsow, an artist known on official Pokémon channels for cozy, storybook-style scenes, which gives this Shiny Riolu a softer, more characterful collector appeal than a standard battle pose.
In-Game
Riolu is a Sinnoh Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, and official Pokémon material for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl specifically highlights that a Trainer in Oreburgh Gate can give players a Riolu—one of the franchise’s most memorable gift Pokémon moments.
Card History
Riolu belongs to the Lucario evolutionary line, a family officially noted by Bulbapedia as appearing in animation before its core game debut, which adds extra historical charm for collectors who love Pokémon with pre-release media mystique.
Set Lore
On the official Pokémon TCG database entry for Paldean Fates, Riolu #173 sits directly beside Lucario #174 as another Shiny Rare, making the pair especially satisfying for binder collectors who enjoy evolution-line pages with matching shiny treatments.
Card Reference
About Riolu (Pokemon Paldean Fates #173)
Riolu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Paldean Fates set, card number 173. This card has a Shiny Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era, and was released in 2024. The current market price is $12.98, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $12.61 to $15.17, with a median of $13.48.
Card details
- Card Number
- #173
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Release Year
- 2024
- Language
- English
- Era
- Scarlet & Violet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Riolu from Pokemon Paldean Fates #173?
The current market price of Riolu is $12.98. 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 Paldean Fates set, card number 173, released in 2024.
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.
Approximately 400 PSA graded copies tracked.
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