Description
Riolu enters the battlefield as a pristine, professionally authenticated collectible to anchor your collection with striking Fighting-type illustration luxury from the historic Scarlet and Violet Base Set!
This listing is for an authentic Riolu Illustration Rare single card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV01 Scarlet and Violet Base Set, awarded a high-grade PSA 9 Mint designation.
This special gallery card features checklist number 215 out of 198 and boasts the magnificent, full-bleed textured artwork by the artist Nelnal paired with a factory-issued shiny holofoil background matrix. Encased inside a secure, tamper-evident protective grading slab, this card showcases the fan-favourite baby fighting Pokémon causing playful chaos in a beautifully detailed bedroom scene.
An absolute key addition for high-end Pokémon card investors, Lucario and Riolu character completionists, or premium master set portfolios.
Card Specifications
- Name: Riolu (Illustration Rare)
- Card Number: 215 out of 198
- Expansion: Scarlet and Violet Base Set (SV01)
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Grading Company: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
- Certified Grade: PSA 9 Mint
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Fighting / 70 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: One Fighting Energy – Punch (10 Damage)
- Attack 2: One Colorless Energy and One Fighting Energy – Reckless Charge (50 Damage) – This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.
- Weakness: Psychic (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Illustrator: Nelnal
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Riolu Illustration Rare card?
This full-art secret illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Base Set booster packs. It is listed as an ultra-rare secret card number 215 out of 198, meaning it sits in the special alternate art pull slots near the back of the pack.
This full-art secret illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Base Set booster packs. It is listed as an ultra-rare secret card number 215 out of 198, meaning it sits in the special alternate art pull slots near the back of the pack.
How does Riolu Reckless Charge attack function in competitive matches?
The Reckless Charge move allows a player to deal a fast 50 damage for just two energy attachments, but it inflicts 20 self-damage back onto Riolu. This makes it a high-tempo basic attacker meant to apply early game pressure before evolving up into Lucario.
The Reckless Charge move allows a player to deal a fast 50 damage for just two energy attachments, but it inflicts 20 self-damage back onto Riolu. This makes it a high-tempo basic attacker meant to apply early game pressure before evolving up into Lucario.
Why is the SV01 Base Set version of Riolu highly collected?
Unlike standard regular prints, this version features a unique full-bleed artistic landscape illustration instead of standard gameplay framing. Collectors heavily target this specific card because it was part of the very first set to introduce the modern silver-bordered design eras to Western markets.
Unlike standard regular prints, this version features a unique full-bleed artistic landscape illustration instead of standard gameplay framing. Collectors heavily target this specific card because it was part of the very first set to introduce the modern silver-bordered design eras to Western markets.
Does a PSA protective slab shield the card face from surface scratching?
Yes, the professional authentication process seals the card completely inside a heavy-duty, sonic-welded plastic shell. This hard case keeps the pristine textured artwork, sharp card edges, and fragile holofoil surface permanently shielded from dust, moisture, and handling damage.
Yes, the professional authentication process seals the card completely inside a heavy-duty, sonic-welded plastic shell. This hard case keeps the pristine textured artwork, sharp card edges, and fragile holofoil surface permanently shielded from dust, moisture, and handling damage.
