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Lucario [Prerelease Staff]
Pokemon Platinum•#53
Platinum•2009
$62.05Market Price
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Lucario [Prerelease Staff] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This Lucario was the Prerelease promo for the Platinum expansion, and the gold foil "Staff" version was reserved for event staff, giving this copy a direct connection to the people who helped launch the set.
Card History
Its attack lineup makes this card feel like a bridge between franchise history and gameplay, because Aura Sphere comes from Lucario’s signature move in the video games while Do the Wave traces back to classic Jungle-era Wigglytuff strategy.
Card History
Lucario became a star before most fans could even use one in the main RPGs, headlining Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and helping cement its image as one of the franchise’s most heroic aura-wielders.
Cultural Impact
That movie’s legacy stayed strong for years afterward, with the official Pokémon website voting Lucario and the Mystery of Mew the most popular Ruby & Sapphire-era Pokémon movie in a February 2021 poll.
Artist
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, tying the Staff promo to one of the most recognizable Pokémon TCG artists of the DP/Pt era and giving it the crisp, action-focused look collectors associate with late-2000s cards.
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About Lucario [Prerelease Staff]
Lucario [Prerelease Staff] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Platinum set, card number 53. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $62.05, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Platinum
- Card Number
- #53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Era
- Platinum
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lucario [Prerelease Staff]?
The current market price of Lucario [Prerelease Staff] is $62.05. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lucario [Prerelease Staff] from?
Lucario [Prerelease Staff] is from the Pokemon Platinum set, card number 53, released in 2009.
Is Lucario [Prerelease Staff] worth grading?
Whether Lucario [Prerelease Staff] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Lucario [Prerelease Staff]?
You can buy or sell Lucario [Prerelease Staff] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.