Mega Lucario Ex #179 (Pokemon Mega Evolution)
Mega Lucario Ex #179 from Pokemon Mega Evolution is worth about $173.59 raw (Near Mint) and $340 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $104–$148 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $173.59 | $104 – $148 |
| Lightly Played | $138.87 | $83 – $118 |
| Moderately Played | $104.15 | $62 – $89 |
| Heavily Played | $69.44 | $42 – $59 |
| Damaged | $43.40 | $26 – $37 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 9.5 | $250 | $150 – $213 |
| PSA 9 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 8 | $177 | $106 – $150 |
| PSA 7 | $152 | $91 – $129 |
| BGS 10 | $731 | $439 – $622 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | $111 – $158 |
| SGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $104–$148 | $0 | $0 | $104–$148 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $173.59 | −$23.00 | −$0.00 | $150.59 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $164.91 | −$17.96 | −$0.00 | $146.95 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $340 | $252 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $195 | $126 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $177 | $110 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $174 | $108 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Mega Lucario Ex #179
The Mega Lucario Ex #179 from Pokemon Mega Evolution is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $173.59. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $340. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.