Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution · 179/132 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
179/132
Seltenheit
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
914
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Mega Lucario ex
Mega Lucario ex is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from ME01: Mega Evolution, numbered 179/132 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Mega Lucario ex is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Mega Lucario ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Mega Lucario ex from ME01: Mega Evolution is $153.56 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $150.00 to a high of $192.02. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $349.00 — approximately 2.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $142.50. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -4.8% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (914+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Mega Lucario ex
Professional grading is available for Mega Lucario ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: ACE 10, BGS 10, BGS 8, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, PSA 10, PSA 7. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $349.00 | $328.33 | $379.00 | 59 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $323.94 | $285.00 | $285.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $178.66 | $198.50 | $198.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $170.66 | $140.38 | $140.38 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $153.56 | $150.00 | $192.02 | 689 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $150.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $350.00 | $217.50 | $217.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $2,225 | $600.00 | $600.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $216.00 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $114.50 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 8 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $570.65 | $217.17 | $217.17 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $142.50 | $159.99 | $159.99 | 39 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $159.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $150.75 | $147.66 | $147.67 | 43 |
Is Mega Lucario ex a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Mega Lucario ex is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
