Riolu

BW Black Star Promos · #BW33 · Promo

$250US · TCGplayer

$9.85EU · Cardmarket

+3%7-day (EU)

+44%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#7 of 101Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +44% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$180
Market	$250
Mid	$228
High	$250

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€9.12
Avg 1-day	€9.35
Avg 7-day	€8.83
Avg 30-day	€6.32
Low	€1.00

Authenticity check

At $250, Riolu is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Riolu offered under about $125 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Riolu (BW Black Star Promos #BW33) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Riolu from BW Black Star Promos is worth about $250 (TCGplayer US market) and around €9.85 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Riolu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it ranks #7 of 101 by value in BW Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in BW Black Star Promos?

By current US market price, it's Tropical Beach at $1,500.

Is Riolu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +3% over 7 days, +44% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Riolu's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Riolu on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Riolu is fake?

Because it trades at $250, Riolu is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $250 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.