Lucario Pokémon card #2
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POP Series 8·POP series·#2

Lucario #2

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Lucario #2 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $27.39, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$27.39
Cardmarket (EUR)
€9.46
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 33.9%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Lucario #2 today, you'd net about
$27.39after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $27.39Cardmarket $25.67Whatnot $24.10TCGplayer $23.60eBay $23.46

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 33.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Lucario #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Lucario at a glance

  • Cardmarket values it at €9.46 (EUR).
  • Current TCGplayer market value $27.39 (Normal).
  • Rarity: Rare.
  • From POP Series 8 (POP), released 2008.
  • Recent averages: €10.19 (7d), €7.61 (30d).
Market prices

Lucario price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lucario #2.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop
$27.39
TCGplayer market
Low
$15.00
Mid
$35.00
High
—
Holofoil
$25.23
TCGplayer market
Low
$12.91
Mid
$28.29
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€9.46
Avg sold
€11.32
Lowest NM
€2.00
7-day avg
€10.19
30-day avg
€7.61

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Lucario #2

Printed as #2 in POP Series 8, Lucario belongs to the POP series and dates to 2008. A Fighting-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna and currently trades at $27.39 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $15.00 to —.

Card lore
“By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.”

Printed flavour text on the POP Series 8 #2 card.

Card facts

Set
POP Series 8
Series
POP
Number
#2 / 17
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Kent Kanetsuna
HP
90
Type
Fighting
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Riolu
Released
2008/09/01
Card text

Lucario attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Lucario #2 — the playability layer behind the price.

MetalColorless

Blocking Punch

40

During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done to Lucario by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

FightingColorlessColorless

Striking Kick

60

This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Psychic +20
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Lucario price analysis

What drives the current market value of Lucario #2.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Normal at $27.39, Holofoil at $25.23.

At $27.39, Lucario draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $27.39 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Lucario at a trend of €9.46, an average sold price of €11.32 and a near-mint floor of €2.00.

Price trend

Lucario price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $27.45▼ 0.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $27.39

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €10.19, 33.9% above the 30-day average of €7.61.

Latest daily average €7.00 against a trend price of €9.46.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $27.39–$27.54. The most recent snapshot of $27.39 sits 0% up that range, 0.5% under the October 21, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.5%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€7.00
7-day avg€10.19
30-day avg€7.61
Trend price€9.46

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.15 (-0.5%)New recorded low
All-time high
$27.54
All-time low
$27.39
Off all-time high
-0.5%
5 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.2%
Max drawdown
-0.5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.4%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$27.39
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $27.39high $27.54

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Lucario?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Lucario at $27.39 nets roughly $23.46 on eBay, $23.60 on TCGplayer, $25.67 via Cardmarket, $24.10 on Whatnot or $27.39 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.93.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lucario #2.

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Best net payout$27.39
Spread across platforms$3.93
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.9314.3%$23.46Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.7913.8%$23.60Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.726.3%$25.67Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$27.39Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.2912.0%$24.10Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Lucario?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lucario #2 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Lucario #2.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $27.39 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.58 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.37 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$23.83
Net as PSA 9
$2.89
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$43.41
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$73.37
Expected value
$18.19
Expected profit
—
-8.4% ROI

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.

Set context

Lucario within POP Series 8

Within POP Series 8 it is the #3 most valuable of 13 tracked cards; the set median is $16.58.

It sits in the top 85% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Luxray (#3), valued at $34.94.

Rank in set
#3
of 13 tracked
Set median
$16.58
Rarity
Rare
Series
POP
Full POP Series 8 report →
Value drivers

What makes Lucario valuable

  • At Rare rarity, Lucario is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • Its Fighting typing means Lucario has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • A $27.39 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Lucario comes from the classic era (2008), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
  • Artwork by Kent Kanetsuna is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Lucario

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lucario can realise well above the $15.00 low end.
  • POP Series 8 was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $27.39 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Bulk lots of Lucario can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Lucario has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Lucario value questions

How much is Lucario worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $27.39 for the Normal printing, with a low of $15.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €9.46.

Is Lucario a good investment?

As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (33.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Lucario?

Lucario is a Rare card from POP Series 8 (POP series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Lucario?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Normal ($27.39), Holofoil ($25.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Lucario?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.39. 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 Lucario?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kent Kanetsuna also matters to collector demand.

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