Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 083/173 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Numéro
083/173
Rareté
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
433
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese)
Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) is a Rare card that stands out in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, numbered 083/173 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) from SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars is $7.50 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $7.00 to a high of $7.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $48.00 — approximately 6.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $22.19. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -1.7% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 433 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese)
Professional grading is available for Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: ACE 10, BGS 10, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 6, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | BGS 10 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.00 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.00 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $48.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $13.61 | $13.61 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.19 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.95 | $4.95 | $4.95 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.14 | $5.83 | $5.83 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.00 | $7.99 | 294 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.50 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $31.46 | $31.37 | $31.37 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.70 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 26 |
Is Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
