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Mega Lucario ex

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Mega Lucario ex

Mega Evolution

Ascended Heroes · #113 · Double Rare · 2026

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Card facts

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Set position
113 / 295
Release year
2026
Rarity
Double Rare
HP
340
Subtype
Stage 1 · MEGA · ex
Evolves from
Riolu
Retreat cost
2 energy
Regulation mark
I
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
Pokédex #
448
Series
Mega Evolution

Card analysis

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Primary role
Energy Acceleration
Damage efficiency
270 damage
135 per Energy
Prize liability
2 Prizes given up
Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
Setup
Stage 1
One evolution step from a Basic

Also does

AttackerHeavy AttackerRecovery

Strategy & play

How Mega Lucario ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • Not a main attacker — its job is energy acceleration. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
  • Needs Fighting Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
  • Fighting type, weak to Psychic ×2 — a Psychic attacker doing ≥170 effectively one-shots it.
  • A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
  • A Stage 1 — one step up from Riolu; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
  • Seen in 4% of recent tournament decks that can run it, usually 3 copies.

How to beat Mega Lucario ex

  • Exploit its Psychic weakness — ≥170 damage one-shots it.
  • KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
  • Gust it before the evolution is set up.
  • It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.

Competitive performance

From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.

Meta inclusion
4% of decks
2.94 copies on average · 1865 decks
Match win rate
46.9%
-0.4 pts vs the 47.3% field average

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About this card

HP: 340Type:FFightingSubtype: Stage 1 · MEGA · exEvolves from: Riolu

FAura Jab — 130

Attach up to 3 Basic Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

FFMega Brave — 270

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Mega Brave.

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Mega Evolution ex Rule: When your Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Weakness:P×2

Retreat cost:CC

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal
standardLegal
unlimitedLegal

Tournament play

This printing of Mega Lucario ex has no recent tournament appearances, but a different printing is currently a meta staple.

Mega Lucario exMega Evolution

Played in 582 recent decks

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Mega Lucario ex is real?

Mega Lucario ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Mega Lucario ex worth?

As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Mega Lucario ex from?

Mega Lucario ex is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.

What rarity is Mega Lucario ex?

Mega Lucario ex is a Double Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.