Mega Lucario ex #179/132, ME01: Mega Evolution

Mega Lucario ex #179/132

ME01: Mega Evolution · 2023

Special Illustration RareAlt ArtHolofoil
Market value
$140
Avg grade
9.0

The Mega Lucario ex (#179/132, ME01: Mega Evolution, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 16 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 56% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $140.

Price history

3M change
$166
-16.5%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Mega Lucario ex, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Mega Lucario ex graded 10
10
25% of scans
$237
Mega Lucario ex graded 9.5
9.5
31% of scans
$219
Mega Lucario ex graded 9
9
13% of scans
$243
Mega Lucario ex graded 8.5
8.5
13% of scans
$222
Mega Lucario ex graded 8
8
6% of scans
$233
Mega Lucario ex graded 7
7
13% of scans
$245

Is it worth grading?

A raw Mega Lucario ex sells for about $140. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $237, about 1.7× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

9.0
Avg Grade
16
Scans
56%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
4 · 25%
9.5
5 · 31%
9
2 · 13%
8.5
2 · 13%
8
1 · 6%
7
2 · 13%

Average sub-grades

Corners
9.0
Edges
9.1
Surface
9.3
Centering
9.1

Most common condition issues

Whitening 19%Whitening (Front) 6%Lower Left Artwork (Front) 6%

Community average: 9.0 (MINT) · based on 16 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Mega Lucario ex, graded 7.5
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
7.5$233
Mega Lucario ex, graded 8.5
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
8.5$240
Mega Lucario ex, graded 10.0
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
10.0$244
Mega Lucario ex, graded 10.0
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
10.0$244
Mega Lucario ex, graded 7.0
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
7.0$245
Mega Lucario ex, graded 7.0
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
7.0$245
Mega Lucario ex, graded 9.0
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
9.0$245
Mega Lucario ex, graded 9.5
Mega Lucario ex
ME01: Mega Evolution
9.5$242

Card details

SetME01: Mega Evolution
Number#179/132
Year2023
GamePokemon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
VariantAlt Art
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedSep 26, 2025
Set size195 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mega Lucario ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Mega Lucario ex from ME01: Mega Evolution currently carries a market value of about $140. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Mega Lucario ex cards get?

Across 16 community scans on ZeroPop, the Mega Lucario ex averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 56% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.1, surface 9.3, centering 9.1.

What are the most common defects on a Mega Lucario ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Mega Lucario ex cards are Whitening (19% of scans), Whitening (Front) (6% of scans), Lower Left Artwork (Front) (6% of scans).

Is the Mega Lucario ex worth grading?

Whether the Mega Lucario ex 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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