2005 Pokémon Japanese AURA'S LUCARIO EX – Master Kit #006/012 (1st Edition Side Deck)TAG Grade: EX MT+ 6.5 / TAG Score: 690/1000 POP 1
A rare and exclusive 2005 Japanese Master Kit promo card — Aura's Lucario ex (#006/012) is a 1st Edition Side Deck holo with unique artwork and distinctive holo foil effects limited to this Japanese release. This Metal-type Pokémon-ex ties directly into Lucario's debut and "aura" lore from the 2005 movie Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, blending movie-inspired themes with the Master Kit's limited, promotional distribution. As a Japanese-exclusive promo from the early Diamond & Pearl era transition, it remains a high-value target for collectors of vintage Japanese ex cards, movie tie-ins, and 1st Edition holos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: EX MT+ 6.5 (solid mid-grade condition for a 2005 promo, showing light play/handling wear)
TAG Score: 690/1000— (690!) precise evaluation from TAG's AI-driven system
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab for added security and display appeal
Full Transparency: Scan the QR code on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS (Defects Identified of Notable Grade Significance) breakdown
High-res downloadable card & slab images
Leaderboard rank and population status
* 360 video included
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
Edge wear on back right side
Corner wear on back (bottom left, bottom right, top right, top left)
No major surface defects (intact holo shine and print quality)
Centering: Front 50L/50R (horizontal), 55T/45B (vertical); Back 49L/51R (horizontal), 54T/46B (vertical) — balanced for vintage Japanese stock
Overall sharp presentation despite typical age-related wear
Population & Rank (as of Jan 13, 2026): 1 total graded, 1 in EX MT+ — ranks 1st highest in grade and overall. A true top-pop example!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days to delivery).
2005 Pokémon Japanese AURA'S LUCARIO EX – Master Kit #006/012 (1st Edition Side Deck)TAG Grade: EX MT+ 6.5 / TAG Score: 690/1000 POP 1
A rare and exclusive 2005 Japanese Master Kit promo card — Aura's Lucario ex (#006/012) is a 1st Edition Side Deck holo with unique artwork and distinctive holo foil effects limited to this Japanese release. This Metal-type Pokémon-ex ties directly into Lucario's debut and "aura" lore from the 2005 movie Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, blending movie-inspired themes with the Master Kit's limited, promotional distribution. As a Japanese-exclusive promo from the early Diamond & Pearl era transition, it remains a high-value target for collectors of vintage Japanese ex cards, movie tie-ins, and 1st Edition holos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: EX MT+ 6.5 (solid mid-grade condition for a 2005 promo, showing light play/handling wear)
TAG Score: 690/1000— (690!) precise evaluation from TAG's AI-driven system
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab for added security and display appeal
Full Transparency: Scan the QR code on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS (Defects Identified of Notable Grade Significance) breakdown
High-res downloadable card & slab images
Leaderboard rank and population status
* 360 video included
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
Edge wear on back right side
Corner wear on back (bottom left, bottom right, top right, top left)
No major surface defects (intact holo shine and print quality)
Centering: Front 50L/50R (horizontal), 55T/45B (vertical); Back 49L/51R (horizontal), 54T/46B (vertical) — balanced for vintage Japanese stock
Overall sharp presentation despite typical age-related wear
Population & Rank (as of Jan 13, 2026): 1 total graded, 1 in EX MT+ — ranks 1st highest in grade and overall. A true top-pop example!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days to delivery).
