Lugia V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 079/098 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
079/098
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia V (Japanese) Worth?
Lugia V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 079/098. 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.
Lugia V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia V (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 079/098) is worth around $5.77 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.77, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $3.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.77, Lightly Played $4.66, Moderately Played $3.99 — 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 $35.00 — about 6.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia V (Japanese)?
Grading Lugia V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.77) and a PSA 10 ($35.00) is about $29.23 — a 6.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $23.99. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 52 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $75.27 | $75.27 | $75.27 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 62 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.86 | $5.86 | $5.86 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.45 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 41 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 35 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.65 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.66 | $4.66 | $4.66 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.77 | $5.61 | $5.61 | 497 |
Is Lugia V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lugia V (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 Lugia V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
