Grading verdict · PSAsv4pt5-173 · Nov 8
Only flawless copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 63% chance of a PSA 10.
At 30%: −$32 per card versus selling raw.
Riolu
No. 173Shiny RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $12.61 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:02 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$134
+$35
PSA 9$23.94
−$60
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Don’t buy to grade
At your odds, grading loses money even on a free card.
Fee headroom
$38 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $255
PSA 10s would need to rise 90% from $134 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $134 longer-run | 24 | Oct 22 |
| PSA 9 | $23.94 longer-run | 19 | Oct 25 |
| PSA 8 | — too few | 3 | Jun 21 |
| CGC 10 | $20.90 looks off | 8 | Nov 5 |
| Raw | $12.61 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (1)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 1 | May 31 |
- PSA 10: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $134 from 24 sales, last on Oct 22.
- PSA 9: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $23.94 from 19 sales, last on Oct 25.
- No PSA 8 price qualifies, so a copy that misses a 10 is assumed to grade PSA 9.
No PSA 10, 9 or 8 sold in the last 7 days. PSA 10 last sold on Oct 22, PSA 9 last sold on Oct 25 and PSA 8 last sold on Jun 21.
PSA 10s are 56% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
PSA 10s sell highest for this card. PSA has the most sales, 24. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$13424 sales
CGC 10checking8 sales
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
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Cracking pays if that chance is at least 73%. At 15%: −$56 versus selling the 9 for a net $20.37.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Riolu (Paldean Fates #173) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:02 PM UTC, Riolu (Paldean Fates #173) has a market reference price of $12.61.
Is Riolu going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Riolu (Paldean Fates #173) has fallen 1.3%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Riolu prices and sales?
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Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
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