Lucario (Japanese)
BW7: Plasma Gale · 043/070 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
BW7: Plasma GaleNumber
043/070
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lucario (Japanese) Worth?
Lucario (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW7: Plasma Gale set, card number 043/070. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Lucario (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lucario (Japanese) (BW7: Plasma Gale, 043/070) is worth around $11.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.30, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $61.00 — about 5.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Lucario (Japanese)?
Grading Lucario (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.30) and a PSA 10 ($61.00) is about $49.70 — a 5.4x uplift before grading fees. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.93 | $13.93 | $13.93 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 | 1 |
Is Lucario (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lucario (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lucario (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
