Rare Lugia Pokemon Cards

Summary

• Lugia cards can fetch impressive sums due to rarity, age and condition.

• Different sets have different Lugia cards, some sell for over $10k!

• Japan-only promotions like the Game Boy card have high values.

Lugia made his first appearance in Pokemon The Movie 2000. Since then, this Pokémon has become one of the most popular and often most sought after Pokémon out there.

Lots of premium Lugia cards have been released over the years. While some aren't worth much, others can sell for some pretty impressive numbers. When it comes to Pokémon card values ​​there are a few things to take into account. Card rarity, age, and condition all play a large role in determining how much value a particular card has. With that in mind, this topic will go over some of the rarer Lugia cards on the market.

1

Lugia (Staff) #SWSH069

Set: Vivid Voltage Promo Card

Vivid Voltage is a very popular set. It contains some big cards, literally. The most valuable card in this set is a giant Pikachu Vmax. While Pikachu dominates the packable card prize, Lugia is the king of campaign cards from this set.

This was an advance promotional card that was not printed in large quantities. It's pretty hard to come by, especially in perfect condition. However, for those lucky enough to have one, they can expect to pay close to $200.00 for an unrated version of this card.

2

Lugia V #186

Set: Pokemon Silver Tempest

This Lugia card is in the Silver Tempest pack. This set was released in 2022, making it one of the latest card sets to feature on this list. The card itself depicts Lugia diving into a swirling storm. It is a very well designed V card.

Not only that but for those who play Pokemon TCG, it's a pretty powerful card to play. Collectors with a clean copy of this card can sell it for around $617.00which is pretty good considering it was only released a few years ago.

Set: Game Boy Promo Card

This promotional card was only available for a short period in 2001. It came as an unnumbered promo card inside copies of Pokemon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion Of Team GR. This was a Japan-only Game Boy Color game. Since it was only available in Japan, the card may be hard to come by.

However, there are plenty of international sellers willing to part with a copy of this card for as little as $150.00. While this is still expensive, it is significantly cheaper than most of the other items on this list.

4

Lugia Ex (1st Edition) #90

Set: Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean

This 2005 Japanese holo was one of the most valuable cards in its set. Although its value has fluctuated over the years, an unrated card sells for upwards of $100.00. There are quite a few of these on the market.

However, it does not seem to have significantly reduced its value. Fans love this card for its nostalgic feel. A PSA 10 copy of this can sell for over $1,300.00. It is unclear whether this value will last. However, for now, players can expect to pay a pretty impressive amount to own a copy of this Lugia card.

5

Lugia EX #105

Set: Invisible Powers

Lugia EX #105 was one of the hunting cards in Unseen Forces. This set was released in 2005. The main card that everyone wanted from this set was the extremely rare Umbreon Ex. But despite not being that sought after, the Lugia Ex still sells for a pretty penny.

An unrated card can fetch a couple of hundred dollars. In the case of a PSA 10, a collector can expect to pay north of $3,000.00 to get their hands on one of these.

6

Lugia #9

Set: Pokemon Neo Genesis

The English version of Neo Genesis was originally released in December 2000. This set featured some pretty familiar faces, including Lugia. The prices for this vary greatly. According to PriceCharting, a PSA 10 example of Lugia #9 sold for more than $32,000.00.

However, it is unclear if this was a one-off, as most estimates put this card at between $150.00 and $1,680.00, depending on its grade. But regardless of its value, it's a cool and very memorable card that many collectors will want in their binders.

7

Lugia #9 (1st Edition)

Set: Pokemon Neo Genesis

Just like many of the early ones Pokémon set, before the unlimited printings were made, 1st edition variants were printed and sold in significantly smaller quantities. This makes them more valuable than their more common counterparts. This particular Lugia card is the same as the previous entry. Its only real difference is the first edition stamp on the left side of the card, along with a few other small details.

A PSA 10 version of this card recently sold at auction for a whopping $50,000.00. It is unclear if this is an expected price as it was only one sale. But the PSA 9.5s cost around $3,600.00.

8

Charizard VS Lugia #13

Japanese Meiji campaign card

This promotional card features two of the most popular characters from the series in an intense battle. The card was only available for a short period in 2002, making it a very rare card. Fans could only find this card in Meiki Chocolates, an iconic Japanese chocolate brand.

This makes them very rare. In terms of card quality, since they can be found in packs of chocolates, there aren't that many pristine copies out there. Because of this, anyone lucky enough to have a graded version of this card can expect to receive as much as $5,000.

9

Lugia #SL7

Set: Pokemon Call of Legends

This card has some pretty unique features. The non-hollow swirls and overall art style of this card make it stand out from some of the other Lugia cards. The set was released in 2011. In terms of value, there is a huge difference between an ungraded card and a pristine grade.

On the lower end, these cards can be picked up for just over $100.00. However, collectors are willing to pay big bucks for a PSA 10 Lugia #SL7. One recently sold for a whopping $8,000.00.

10

Lugia #149

Set: Pokemon Aquapolis

This Lugia card was released in January 2003. It was one of the best and most popular cards in the set. There were many good hunting cards in Aquapolis. This includes rare variants of Umbreon, Zapdos and more.

At the time of writing, the Lugia card from this set is by far the most valuable in Aquapolis. Although prices fluctuate regularly, avid collectors are willing to pay up to $10,800 for a PSA 10 replica of this classic card.