Lugia
SM - Team Up · 131/181 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM - Team UpNumber
131/181
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia Worth?
Lugia (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from SM - Team Up, card number 131/181. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia (SM - Team Up, 131/181) is worth around $12.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.16, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.84. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.16, Lightly Played $7.47, Moderately Played $7.44, Heavily Played $3.00, Damaged $4.84 — 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 $371.00 — about 31x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $39.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia?
Grading Lugia can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.16) and a PSA 10 ($371.00) is about $358.84 — a 31x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $39.00, CGC 10 $18.50, PSA 8 $12.84. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.13 | $8.13 | $8.13 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.49 | $13.49 | $13.49 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $27.28 | $27.28 | $27.28 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $371.00 | $371.00 | $371.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.74 | $24.74 | $24.74 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.84 | $12.84 | $12.84 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.84 | $4.84 | $4.84 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.47 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.44 | $7.44 | $7.44 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.16 | $12.75 | $12.75 | 215 |
Is Lugia a Good Buy?
Holos like Lugia are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lugia's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
