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Lugia (Japanese) Pokemon card from S3a: Legendary Heartbeat

Lugia (Japanese)

S3a: Legendary Heartbeat · 055/076 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $2.61
Low $2.98
High $3.00
PSA 10 $50.00
PSA 9 N/A
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

055/076

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Lugia (Japanese) Worth?

Lugia (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S3a: Legendary Heartbeat set, card number 055/076. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Lugia (Japanese) (S3a: Legendary Heartbeat, 055/076) is worth around $2.61 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.61, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $2.79. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $50.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.

Is It Worth Grading Lugia (Japanese)?

Grading Lugia (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.61) and a PSA 10 ($50.00) is about $47.39 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $59.98. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$3.48
ebayNEAR MINT$4.99
ebayCGC 10$59.98
ebayPSA 10$50.00
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.79
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$2.61

Is Lugia (Japanese) a Good Buy?

Lugia (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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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