The Furious Fists cards worth grading are full-art Lucario-EX 107/111, secret M Lucario-EX 113/111, full-art Dragonite-EX 108/111, and M Lucario-EX 55a. Lower-tier full arts justify grading only in true gem-mint condition. Grading means third-party authentication and scoring on a 1-10 scale. XY Furious Fists, or XY3, released August 13, 2014 as a 111-card set plus 2 secret rares with a Fighting-type focus, 5 Pokemon-EX cards, and 2 Mega Evolutions, according to the Bulbapedia expansion list.
Table of Contents
- Why does Lucario-EX 107/111 lead?
- Is secret M Lucario-EX 113/111 worth it?
- What about Dragonite-EX and M Lucario 55a?
- When should you skip grading?
Why does Lucario-EX 107/111 lead?
Full-art Lucario-EX 107/111 is the top grading target in the set. Only 18 PSA 10 copies exist from 1,066 PSA submissions. Recent PSA 10 pricing sits near $3,000 versus about $80 raw, according to the CardCodex price page for Lucario-EX.
That gap reflects scarcity, not demand alone. Most submitted copies fall short of gem mint. Collectors should prescreen for sharp corners, clean edges, and centered borders before sending this card.
Is secret M Lucario-EX 113/111 worth it?
Secret M Lucario-EX 113/111 carries about $5,000 in PSA 10 versus about $33 raw. The census shows only 47 PSA 10 copies against 143 PSA 9 copies, according to PriceCharting sales history for M Lucario-EX.
That low upgrade rate makes condition critical. Buyers pay for confirmed gem mint. Even a clean-looking raw copy often returns PSA 9.
What about Dragonite-EX and M Lucario 55a?
Full-art Dragonite-EX 108/111 trades around $88 raw, $551 in PSA 9, and $1,199 in PSA 10. PSA has certified PSA 9 copies with estimates over $1,300.
Promo-adjacent M Lucario-EX 55a carries about $51 raw versus $961 in PSA 10. That leaves roughly $910 in gross margin before $15-$50 grading fees. Both cards need strong centering and untouched foil to justify cost.
When should you skip grading?
Lower-tier full arts include Korrina 111/111 near $39 and secret M Heracross-EX 112/111 near $52. Fossil Researcher and Heracross-EX full art also qualify only in true gem-mint condition.
Use this quick check before submitting: Grading guides warn that fees and selling costs erase gains on weaker cards, and over 70% of hopeful submissions return PSA 8-9. Grade borderline Furious Fists cards only after strict prescreening.
- Raw value is $50 or more
- PSA 10 sells for 2x-3x raw value
- Centering, corners, edges, and surface look flawless under light
- You accept fees, shipping, and about a 13% marketplace cut
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