Luxray (Japanese)
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex · 242/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
242/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Luxray (Japanese) Worth?
Luxray (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex set, card number 242/190. 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.
Luxray (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Luxray (Japanese) (SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex, 242/190) is worth around $2.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.81, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.81, Lightly Played $2.00, Moderately Played $0.99 — 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 $37.99 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.00.
Is It Worth Grading Luxray (Japanese)?
Grading Luxray (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.81) and a PSA 10 ($37.99) is about $35.18 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.00, CGC 10 $30.00, BGS 9.5 $9.50. 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 | NEAR MINT | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $46.59 | $46.59 | $46.59 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.38 | $12.38 | $12.38 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.81 | $2.50 | $2.92 | 181 |
Is Luxray (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Luxray (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 Luxray (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
