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Lucario 53/127

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon: Lucario

Metal Type Uncommon Illustrator: Kouki Saitou Pull Rate:1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Riolu

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9.55 $1.58 (19.82%)

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23.53 $12.95 (122.40%)

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109.00

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Lucario 53/127 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	630.00	—	x66
PSA9	267.66	—	x28
PSA8	17.40	—	x1.8
PSA7	26.28	—	x2.8

Lucario 53/127 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
3.57%
$630.00
PSA 9 Mint
7
25.00%
$267.66
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
5
17.86%
$17.40
PSA 7 Near Mint
6
21.43%
$26.28
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
7
25.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
3.57%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
3.57%
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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 53/127 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $9.55 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $43.16

$9.55

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 —

$26.28

PSA 7 −$14.69

$17.40

PSA 8 −$22.41

$267.66

PSA 9 +$195.31

$630

PSA 10 +$510.55

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $9.55 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 53/127 Population Report

About Lucario

A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Lucario
TypeMetal
National Pokédex #[448]
Card Number 53/127
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 14 packs (7.1%)
IllustratorKouki Saitou
LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves From
Riolu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fire +20

Attacks

Aura Sphere30
Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Do the Wave20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Lucario leaping through a fiery, explosive background, its focused gaze forward and aura flaring, showcasing its fierce determination and power in the heat of intense battle.

Playability Overview

Lucario benefits from a well-built bench, as its Do the Wave attack scales with benched Pokémon, offering versatile damage output while Aura Sphere chips away at multiple targets.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Silver AuraThis Lucario card radiates a cool, sleek vibe with its metallic silver background and powerful stance. It deserves a spot on a "Fighting Spirit" page, where it can flex its strength alongside other dynamic Pokémon. The shimmering effects really highlight its energy, making it a standout piece.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban / Determined / Sleek / Fighting Spirit / Psychic Connection

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Lucario #53/127 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Lucario #53/127 from Platinum Base — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Lucario #53/127 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Lucario has moved up 19.8% to $9.55. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Lucario #53/127?

Lucario #53/127 appears roughly 1 in 14 packs, which works out at 7.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Platinum Base.

How rare is Lucario #53/127?

Lucario #53/127 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Platinum Base.

Is Lucario #53/127 worth grading?

At $9.55 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $630.00, giving a net return of +$510.55 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$195.31 and PSA 8 returns −$22.41, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Lucario #53/127 exist?

PSA have graded 28 copies of Lucario #53/127, of which 1 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 3.6%, or roughly 1 in 28 graded copies.

Is Lucario #53/127 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 3.6% gem rate, Lucario grades worse than the Platinum Base average by 2.3 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Lucario #53/127?

Lucario #53/127 was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, who has illustrated 1287 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Lucario #53/127 released?

Lucario #53/127 was released on 11 February 2009 as part of Platinum Base. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Lucario 53/127