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Lucario 78/135

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Set: Plasma Storm Released: Feb 6, 2013

Pokémon: Lucario

Fighting Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Satoshi Shirai Pull Rate:1 in 45 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Riolu

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Found in Booster Packs

10.43 $0.33 (3.27%)

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25.94 $0.37 (1.41%)

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Lucario 78/135 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	327.00	—	x31
PSA9	52.30	—	x5.0
PSA8	61.64	297.68%	x5.9
PSA7	16.50	—	x1.6

Lucario 78/135 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
10
10.99%
$327.00
PSA 9 Mint
41
45.05%
$52.30
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
24
26.37%
$61.64
PSA 7 Near Mint
9
9.89%
$16.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
2.20%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
3.30%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
2.20%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Lucario 78/135 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $10.43 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $44.17

$10.43

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$16.50

PSA 7 −$24.08

$61.64

PSA 8 +$15.20

$52.30

PSA 9 +$7.07

$327

PSA 10 +$246.06

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $10.43 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Lucario 78/135 Population Report

About Lucario

By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Lucario
TypeFighting
National Pokédex #[448]
Card Number 78/135
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 45 packs (2.2%)
IllustratorSatoshi Shirai
LanguageEnglish
Release Date06/02/2013
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Plasma Storm
Evolves From
Riolu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Ability: Dual Armor
If this Pokémon has any Metal Energy attached to it, this Pokémon's type is both Fighting and Metal.

Attacks

Hurricane Kick60+
Does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Lucario channeling energy, its hands glowing with a vibrant green aura. It stands poised on rocky terrain, surrounded by swirling winds and light, ready to unleash a powerful attack.

Playability Overview

Lucario's Dual Armor ability offers strategic versatility by enabling dual typing with Metal Energy, while its Hurricane Kick scales well with game progression, rewarding sustained pressure on the opponent.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aura SurgeThis Lucario card radiates a powerful energy with its dynamic pose and glowing aura. I'd suggest placing it on a page dedicated to strong fighters, maybe alongside other Aura Pokémon. The action-packed background really makes it pop, so keep it near cards with similar intensity for that extra punch.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Fierce / Bright / Fighting Spirit / Energy Flow

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Lucario #78/135 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Lucario #78/135 from Plasma Storm — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Lucario #78/135 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Lucario has moved up 3.3% to $10.43. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Lucario #78/135?

Lucario #78/135 appears roughly 1 in 45 packs, which works out at 2.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Plasma Storm.

How rare is Lucario #78/135?

Lucario #78/135 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Plasma Storm.

Is Lucario #78/135 worth grading?

At $10.43 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $327.00, giving a net return of +$246.06 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$7.07 and PSA 8 returns +$15.20, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Lucario #78/135 exist?

PSA have graded 91 copies of Lucario #78/135, of which 10 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 11%, or roughly 1 in 9.1 graded copies.

Is Lucario #78/135 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 11% gem rate, Lucario grades better than the Plasma Storm average by 1.6 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Lucario #78/135?

Lucario #78/135 was illustrated by Satoshi Shirai, who has illustrated 105 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Lucario #78/135 released?

Lucario #78/135 was released on 6 February 2013 as part of Plasma Storm. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Lucario 78/135

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Lucario 78/135 Graded Prices

Lucario 78/135 Population Report

Is Lucario 78/135 worth grading?

About Lucario

Card Details

Card Attributes

Abilities

Attacks

Lucario #78/135 Discussion

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