Mega Lucario EX (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 053/096 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
053/096
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) Worth?
Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY3: Rising Fist set, card number 053/096. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) (XY3: Rising Fist, 053/096) is worth around $26.04 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $26.04, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $26.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $235.00 — about 9.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $84.67.
Is It Worth Grading Mega Lucario EX (Japanese)?
Grading Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($26.04) and a PSA 10 ($235.00) is about $208.96 — a 9.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $84.67. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.15 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.04 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $84.67 | $84.67 | $84.67 | 1 |
| ebay | SFG 9 5 | $16.24 | $16.24 | $16.24 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 3 |
Is Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Mega Lucario EX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Mega Lucario EX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
