Lucario 53/127

Name: Lucario #53 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-53
Price: 6.1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

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

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

6.10 $1.68 (38.01%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

10.66 $0.07 (0.65%)

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expansion Staff Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

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expansion Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

64.99

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	630.00	—	x103
PSA7	24.04	—	x3.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	557.26	271.51%	x52
PSA8	77.81	80.30%	x7.3
PSA7	50.07	39.32%	x4.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	450.00	—	x6.9

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
3.70%
$630.00
PSA 9 Mint
7
25.93%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
5
18.52%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
5
18.52%
$24.04
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
7
25.93%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
3.70%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
3.70%
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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 $6.10 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $39.20

$6.10

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 —

$24.04

PSA 7 −$13.19

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PSA 8 —

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PSA 9 —

$630

PSA 10 +$514

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $6.10 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.

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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
National Pokédex #[448]
Card Number 53/127
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKouki Saitou
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

Lucario 53/127