Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
Prices flat with last 30-day change at $0.00 and sales clustered $40-80 for raw; no significant appreciation post-2025[1]
Next months. Stable at $50-80 raw, potential minor uptick from set nostalgia
Long term. Holds steady for collectors; graded gems may appreciate modestly if tag team GX trend revives
History
Lucario is a Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon known for its aura-sensing abilities and loyalty, evolving from Riolu; Melmetal is a Steel-type Legendary Pokémon created from Meltan, famed for its immense strength and 4 arms. This GX tag team card combines them as a powerful Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 260 HP, symbolizing a fusion of aura mastery and brute force in the Pokémon universe.
First released in 2019 in the Japanese Pokémon Sun & Moon series Enhanced Expansion Pack 'Full Metal Wall' (SM9b) as a Super Rare Full Art card #059/054.[1][2][3]
- Features dynamic Full Art artwork showcasing Lucario riding Melmetal in battle pose.[3]
- Basic stage GX Pokémon with Metal typing, Fire weakness x2, Psychic resistance -20, and retreat cost 3.[2]
- Part of the 'Full Metal Wall' set focused on Steel-type Pokémon themes.[1]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- SM9b: Full Metal Wall (Japanese Sun & Moon series)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Medium
- Super Rare (SR) designation in Japanese set exceeding card number 054 indicates chase Secret Rare status[1][2]
- Full Art variant increases collector demand
- Japanese exclusive print run limits global access
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect centering on Full Art borders, sharp corners prone to dings, surface scratches on glossy holo finish, and print lines on character artwork; common flaws include edge whitening and minor surface wear from Japanese printing.
Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers.
Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency, sharp text in katakana/English mix, and set code SM9b on back; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect card thickness; check against official scans or use UV light for hologram authenticity.
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