Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 080/098 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
080/098
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 080/098. 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 VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 080/098) is worth around $1.92 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.92, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.55. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.92, Lightly Played $1.77, Moderately Played $1.50, Damaged $4.55 — 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 $30.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.51.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.92) and a PSA 10 ($30.00) is about $28.08 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.51, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $21.98. 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 | DAMAGED | $4.55 | $4.55 | $4.55 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.74 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 | 60 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 24 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 53 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.22 | $15.22 | $15.22 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.51 | $12.51 | $12.51 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.98 | $21.98 | $21.98 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 42 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.51 | $17.01 | $20.00 | 17 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $47.51 | $47.51 | $47.51 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.77 | $1.77 | $1.77 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.92 | $1.93 | $2.00 | 507 |
Is Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
