Riolu (Japanese)
Battle Starter Deck (Raichu) · 005/011 · None
Current Prices
Number
005/011
Rarity
None
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Riolu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Riolu (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #005/011 of the Battle Starter Deck (Raichu) set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Riolu (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Riolu (Japanese) (Common, Battle Starter Deck (Raichu) #005/011) changes hands at roughly $2.82, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $2.82, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $1.98.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.82 | $2.82 | $2.82 | 4 |
Collector Outlook for Riolu (Japanese)
As a Common, Riolu (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Riolu (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
