Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 083/173 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
083/173
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) Worth?
Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, card number 083/173. 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 & Melmetal GX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) (SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars, 083/173) is worth around $7.37 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.37, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.95. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.37, Lightly Played $6.22, Moderately Played $3.75, Damaged $4.95 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $48.00 — about 6.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese)?
Grading Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.37) and a PSA 10 ($48.00) is about $40.63 — a 6.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.00, CGC 10 $12.50, CGC 9.5 $23.99. 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 | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.25 | $7.00 | $7.49 | 35 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $31.46 | $31.37 | $31.54 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 27 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.61 | $13.61 | $13.61 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.95 | $4.95 | $4.95 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.22 | $6.22 | $6.22 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.50 | 358 |
Is Lucario & Melmetal GX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lucario & Melmetal GX (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 & Melmetal GX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
