Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 123/098 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
123/098
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12: Paradigm Trigger, card number 123/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 123/098) is worth around $20.48 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.48, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $19.95. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $95.00 — about 4.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $66.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.48) and a PSA 10 ($95.00) is about $74.52 — a 4.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $66.00, CGC 10 $70.00, CGC 9.5 $27.60. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $18.02 | $18.02 | $18.02 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.48 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 41 |
Is Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
