Lugia
Celebrations · 022/025 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
CelebrationsNumber
022/025
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia Worth?
Lugia (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Celebrations, card number 022/025. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Lugia Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia (Celebrations, 022/025) is worth around $0.77 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.77, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.77, Lightly Played $0.70, Moderately Played $0.29, Heavily Played $0.20, Damaged $0.33 — 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 $200.00 — about 260x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.95.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia?
Grading Lugia can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.77) and a PSA 10 ($200.00) is about $199.23 — a 260x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.95, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 31 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.39 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 231 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $130.07 | $130.07 | $130.07 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $13.47 | $13.47 | $13.47 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 44 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $10.09 | $10.09 | $10.09 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.33 | $5.50 | $10.49 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 43 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 65 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.95 | 59 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $80.72 | $80.72 | $80.72 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.70 | $0.09 | $1.99 | 7,796 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.40 | 1,127 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.77 | $0.04 | $2.49 | 34,553 |
Is Lugia a Good Buy?
Holos like Lugia are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Lugia's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
