Mega Lucario Ex #188 (Pokemon Mega Evolution)
Mega Lucario Ex #188 from Pokemon Mega Evolution is worth about $248.07 raw (Near Mint) and $737 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $149–$211 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $248.07 | $149 – $211 |
| Lightly Played | $198.46 | $119 – $169 |
| Moderately Played | $148.84 | $89 – $127 |
| Heavily Played | $99.23 | $60 – $84 |
| Damaged | $62.02 | $37 – $53 |
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 | $737 | $442 – $626 |
| PSA 9.5 | $385 | $231 – $327 |
| PSA 9 | $234 | $141 – $199 |
| PSA 8 | $204 | $122 – $174 |
| PSA 7 | $163 | $98 – $139 |
| BGS 10 | $958 | $575 – $814 |
| CGC 10 | $356 | $214 – $303 |
| SGC 10 | $442 | $265 – $376 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $149–$211 | $0 | $0 | $149–$211 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $248.07 | −$32.87 | −$0.00 | $215.20 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $235.67 | −$25.66 | −$0.00 | $210.01 | 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% | $737 | $596 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $234 | $160 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $204 | $134 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $248 | $172 |
"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 #188
The Mega Lucario Ex #188 from Pokemon Mega Evolution is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $248.07. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $737. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.