Luxray (Japanese)
BW3: Psycho Drive · 023/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
023/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Luxray (Japanese) Worth?
Luxray (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW3: Psycho Drive set, card number 023/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Luxray (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Luxray (Japanese) (BW3: Psycho Drive, 023/052) is worth around $8.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $2.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.00, Lightly Played $3.59, Moderately Played $2.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $59.95 — about 7.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Luxray (Japanese)?
Grading Luxray (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.00) and a PSA 10 ($59.95) is about $51.95 — a 7.5x uplift before grading fees. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.59 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
Is Luxray (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Luxray (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Luxray (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
