# Mega Lucario ex #179/132

The Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 (#179/132, ME01: Mega Evolution, 2024) is a special illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 28 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 39% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/mega-lucario-ex-179-132-me01-mega-evolution-179-132-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME01: Mega Evolution
- Number: #179/132
- Year: 2024
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 26, 2025
- Set size: 196 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $204
- 4-month change: -13.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 28
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 39%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 14% | $237 |
| 9.5 | 25% | $219 |
| 9 | 39% | $232 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $215 |
| 8 | 4% | $233 |
| 7 | 7% | $245 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 7% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 4% of scans
- Lower Left Artwork (Front): 4% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 carries a market value of $204. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $237, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 worth?

The Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 from ME01: Mega Evolution has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 cards get?

Across 28 community scans on ZeroPop, the Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 39% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.1, surface 9.2, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Mega Lucario ex - 179/132?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 cards are Whitening (7% of scans), Whitening (Front) (4% of scans), Lower Left Artwork (Front) (4% of scans).

### Is the Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 worth grading?

Whether the Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app