How much is Mega Lucario ex M1l-078 worth?

Raw Japanese copies source around US$57 (poke10, last 30d), positioning it in the upper-mid tier M1L promo pricing band.

What is the M1L Promo line?

M1L Promo is a Japanese Pokemon TCG promo card series distributed alongside the 2025-era Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet TCG reissue products.

Why is Lucario popular?

Diamond/Pearl debut, Lucario movie (2005), Mega Evolution form in X/Y, and Super Smash Bros playable inclusion drive cross-franchise collector pull.

Is Mega Lucario ex playable?

Pokemon ex with Mega Evolution mechanic returned to current Scarlet & Violet TCG in 2025; competitive viability depends on specific deck builds and meta cycle.

Should I grade M1l-078?

PSA 10 lift on JP M1L promos tracks 1.5-2.5x raw. Grading economics are reasonable on clean copies.

PSA 10JapaneseM1L Promo #078

MEGA LUCARIO ex STANDARD PSA 10

M1L Promo · Japanese Print · Card #078

Our Price

$87

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Set

M1L Promo

Number

#078

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MEGA LUCARIO ex STANDARD PSA 10 Gem Mint · sells at $87 USD · M1L Promo. Cert-verified slab, sourced from Japan, ships SF Express HK + DHL worldwide.

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Card Background & Set Context

Lucario debuted in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (2006) as a Generation IV fighting/steel-type Pokemon, evolving from Riolu via friendship leveling. The character became prominent through the Pokemon film 'Lucario and the Mystery of Mew' (2005) — released ahead of the games to introduce the character. Mega Lucario was introduced in Pokemon X/Y (2013) as part of the original Mega Evolution roster, with elevated fighting/steel stats. Lucario's playable role in Super Smash Bros Brawl (2008) and subsequent Smash titles further elevated cross-franchise visibility. The M1L Promo line (2025) supports Pokemon Company's reintroduction of Mega Evolution mechanic to the SV-era TCG.

Investment Analysis

Mega Lucario ex M1l-078 sources at ~US$56.61 (poke10, last 30d). The M1L Promo line provides supplementary print exposure for the 2025-era Mega Evolution TCG reissue programme, with cards distributed via Pokemon Center campaigns and special event promotions. Investment thesis on Lucario: the character ranks among Pokemon's most-popular non-Generation-I Pokemon, debuting in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (2006) and prominently featured in Pokemon movies, anime, and Super Smash Bros titles. Lucario carries strong cross-media collector pull. Mega Lucario specifically debuted as a Mega Evolution form in Pokemon X/Y (2013). PSA 10 lift on M1L promo Lucario has tracked 1.5-2.5x raw with consistent JP centring. Risks include reprint exposure within ongoing Mega Evolution reissue cycle. Position posture: hold as part of Mega Evolution-themed basket; Lucario is a premier-tier character within the Mega ex line.

Risks to Watch

Reprint risk on Mega Lucario is moderate-high given the character's persistent popularity and ongoing Mega Evolution reissue cycle. JPY/USD FX exposure remains relevant. Cross-franchise demand cycle: Lucario's Smash Bros visibility and Pokemon movie history support steady demand floors. Mega Evolution mechanic cyclical risk: when Pokemon Company moves past the current Mega-era reissue programme, demand may soften across the M1L line broadly.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Market (PSA 10)

$238

PSA Population

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30d Volume

627

Raw

$238

PSA 9

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Price History (90 days)

Mega Lucario ex M1l-078 currently sources at around US$57 from Japanese marketplaces (poke10, last 30d). This promo card belongs to the M1L Promo line, distributed alongside Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet era reissue products. Lucario's aura-fighting type heritage and broad cross-franchise visibility — including Super Smash Bros — drive sustained collector demand at this accessible price point.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

M1l-078 is a promo printing within the M1L Promo line. Cross-set, Mega Lucario has appeared as Mega Lucario EX (XY-era Promo and Furious Fists set) and Lucario V/VMAX (SWSH-era Astral Radiance and beyond). M1l-078 sits at the upper-mid tier of M1L promo pricing — above generic M1L promos but below flagship cards like Mega Charizard ex equivalents. Japanese M1L promo centring is generally clean.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Authenticate M1l-078 by inspecting the M1L Promo set symbol and confirming the Mega Lucario artwork shows the Mega evolution design with extended aura sashes. Verify the ex symbol and the promo holo pattern. Pre-grading inspection should focus on corner wear from promo distribution handling and surface scratches on holo treatment.