Is Mega Lucario ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 077/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mega Lucario ex brings $37.51 versus $0.81 raw — a $36.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.81
- PSA 10
- $37.51
- PSA 9
- $15.69
- Gem premium
- 46×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $37.51 | +$11.70 | −$13.30 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $15.69 | −$10.12 | −$35.12 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.48 | −$12.33 | −$37.33 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.81 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $21.14 | −$29.66 |
| 50% | $26.60 | −$24.21 |
| 75% | $32.05 | −$18.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $37.51 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $31.99 | −$5.52 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $11.54 | −$25.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.51 | $11.54 | — | $31.99 | $38.12 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.08 | $10.93 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.69 | $4.43 | — | $7.67 | — |
| 8 | $13.48 | — | — | $4.04 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.27 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $3.56 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.50 | — | — | — | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Mega Evolution cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Mega Lucario ex — FAQ
Is Mega Lucario ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mega Lucario ex brings $37.51 versus $0.81 raw — a $36.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mega Lucario ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mega Lucario ex (Mega Evolution 077/132) sells for about $37.51 versus $0.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mega Lucario ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.51, ahead of TAG 10 at $31.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mega Lucario ex need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free