Mega Lucario ex #88 (Pokemon Japanese Mega Brave)
Mega Lucario ex #88 from Pokemon Japanese Mega Brave is worth about $79.99 raw (Near Mint) and $145 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $48–$68 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $79.99 | $48 – $68 |
| Lightly Played | $63.99 | $38 – $54 |
| Moderately Played | $47.99 | $29 – $41 |
| Heavily Played | $32.00 | $19 – $27 |
| Damaged | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
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 | $145 | $87 – $123 |
| PSA 9.5 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| PSA 9 | $93 | $56 – $79 |
| PSA 8 | $84 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 7 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
| BGS 10 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | $74 – $105 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
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 | $48–$68 | $0 | $0 | $48–$68 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $79.99 | −$10.60 | −$5.00 | $64.39 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $75.99 | −$8.28 | −$4.00 | $63.71 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $145 | $82 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $93 | $33 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $84 | $25 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $80 | $21 |
"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 #88
The Mega Lucario ex #88 from Pokemon Japanese Mega Brave is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $79.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $145. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.