M lucario ex – Furious Fists (#55a)
Price Overview & Key Facts
M lucario ex (#55a) is a Rare Ultra card from XY - Furious Fists released in 2014. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Rising Fist attack (140 damage), Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. Cardmarket average sale is €21.00, Floor listings start near €9.00.
- Cardmarket trend price: €17.41
- Recent low listing: €9.00
Card Details
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Card Number
- 55a
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 220
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Rising Fist
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting]
— 140
Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (46.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
M lucario ex from Furious Fists (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This M lucario ex 55a is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: M lucario ex's Rising Fist deals 140 damage for Fighting + Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 220 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare M lucario ex Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furious Fists #55a ← Current | 220 | 1 attack | Rare Ultra | N/A |
�📦 Furious Fists Set Context
This M lucario ex is part of the Furious Fists expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your M lucario ex card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Ultra cards from Furious Fists are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Furious Fists
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: M lucario ex 55a was released in 2014 in the Furious Fists expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this M lucario ex is among the premium chase cards from Furious Fists. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Furious Fists is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like M lucario ex with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your M lucario ex card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: M lucario ex works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability.