Mega Lucario ex #188
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertMega Lucario ex #188 sits in the Mega Evolution series and carries a live market value of $212.23, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Mega Lucario ex #188 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Mega Lucario ex at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €179.44.
- Short-term trend 4.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Mega Hyper Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $212.23 (Holofoil).
- From Mega Evolution (Mega Evolution), released 2025.
Mega Lucario ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mega Lucario ex #188.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $199.99
- Mid
- $235.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mega Lucario ex #188
Card #188 of Mega Evolution is Mega Lucario ex, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Mega Evolution series (2025). A Fighting-type (340 HP), this stage 1 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $212.23, spanning $199.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Mega Evolution
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #188 / 132
- Rarity
- Mega Hyper Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 340
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1, ex
- Evolves from
- Riolu
- Released
- 2025/09/26
Mega Lucario ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mega Lucario ex #188 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aura Jab
Attach up to 3 Basic {F} Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
Mega Brave
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Mega Brave.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Mega Lucario ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mega Lucario ex #188.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($212.23) — 1 version in total.
$212.23 places Mega Lucario ex in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$212.23 places Mega Lucario ex in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket values Mega Lucario ex at a trend of €179.44, an average sold price of €172.36 and a near-mint floor of €140.00.
Mega Lucario ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €183.66 over 7 days versus €176.01 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+4.3%).
Single-day average: €169.50; Cardmarket trend price €179.44.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $212.23–$225.54. The most recent snapshot of $212.23 sits 0% up that range, 5.9% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 5.9%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Mega Lucario ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $212.23 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $183.81 via eBay's default tier, $184.87 on TCGplayer, $201.27 on Cardmarket, $188.80 on Whatnot and $212.23 selling directly — a $28.42 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mega Lucario ex #188.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Mega Lucario ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mega Lucario ex #188 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Mega Lucario ex #188.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $212.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $606.24 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $181.57. You need a graded sale of $258.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $281.74 (111.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Mega Lucario ex within Mega Evolution
Mega Lucario ex ranks #1 of 26 tracked Mega Evolution cards by market value, against a set median of $16.91.
That is 1155% above the middle of the set — a top-100% position.
This card sits at the top of the Mega Evolution value table.
What makes Mega Lucario ex valuable
- Mega Lucario ex is a Fighting card with 340 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Mega Hyper Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Contemporary-era cards like Mega Lucario ex (2025) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- At $212.23 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Mega Lucario ex
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€183.66 and €176.01) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $212.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Mega Lucario ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Mega Hyper Rare cards; a clean copy of Mega Lucario ex can realise well above the $199.99 low end.
- For Mega Lucario ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Mega Lucario ex value questions
What is Mega Lucario ex #188 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $212.23 (low $199.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €179.44.
Will Mega Lucario ex hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Mega Hyper Rare rarity and the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Mega Lucario ex rare?
Mega Lucario ex is a Mega Hyper Rare card from Mega Evolution (Mega Evolution series, 2025). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Mega Lucario ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($212.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Mega Lucario ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $212.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Mega Lucario ex?
Four factors dominate: the Mega Hyper Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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