Lugia (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 005/028 · None
Current Prices
Number
005/028
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia (Japanese) Worth?
Lugia (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection set, card number 005/028. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia (Japanese) (S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, 005/028) is worth around $1.03 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.03, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.85. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $89.99 — about 87x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $37.99.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia (Japanese)?
Grading Lugia (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.03) and a PSA 10 ($89.99) is about $88.96 — a 87x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $37.99, CGC 10 $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 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.66 | $11.66 | $11.66 | 30 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $61.44 | $61.44 | $61.44 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.03 | $0.99 | $1.00 | 246 |
Is Lugia (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Lugia (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
