Question 1

What is the current market value of Riolu #BW33?

Accepted Answer

Riolu from BW Black Star Promos is currently trading around $13.13. Compared with last week, pricing is 7.6% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $13.93, this card is now 5.7% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $9.12 to $14.21 (39% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Riolu #BW33 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 7.6% over 7 days, with the card now 8% below its 90-day high. With a 39% 90-day spread ($9.12-$14.21), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($13.93), the card is trading 5.7% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Riolu #BW33 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Riolu is a BW Black Star Promos card from the 2011 release window. Card flavor text reads: "It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fighting. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Run Around" and "Hook". Psychic weakness applies to this print. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Riolu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Riolu printings create a useful comparison set for Riolu. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.26 to $1.60 (515% spread). The current card sits +2204% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.57. Notable alternatives include Riolu #79 (Legendary Treasures) at $1.60, Riolu #63 (Next Destinies) at $0.26, Riolu #75 (Plasma Storm) at $0.28, and Riolu #76 (Plasma Storm) at $0.28.

Question 5

What set is Riolu #BW33 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for BW Black Star Promos is 2011. BW Black Star Promos is grouped under the Black & White era. With 101 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Riolu (#BW33) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Riolu #BW33

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