Lugia GX
SM - Lost Thunder · 159/214 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
159/214
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia GX Worth?
Lugia GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Lost Thunder, card number 159/214. 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 GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia GX (SM - Lost Thunder, 159/214) is worth around $30.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $30.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.72. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $30.54, Lightly Played $20.01, Moderately Played $16.24, Heavily Played $12.74, Damaged $9.72 — 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 $199.99 — about 6.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $49.99.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia GX?
Grading Lugia GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($30.54) and a PSA 10 ($199.99) is about $169.45 — a 6.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $49.99, CGC 10 $54.99, PSA 8 $30.00. 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 | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 17 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 25 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $122.79 | $122.79 | $122.79 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $43.66 | $43.66 | $43.66 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 32 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.72 | $9.72 | $9.72 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.74 | $12.74 | $12.74 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.01 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 137 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.24 | $16.24 | $16.24 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.54 | $22.95 | $39.99 | 416 |
Is Lugia GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lugia GX 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 GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
