Lugia
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 140/189 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
140/189
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia Worth?
Lugia (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set, card number 140/189. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 140/189) is worth around $1.48 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.48, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.48, Lightly Played $0.95, Moderately Played $0.94, Heavily Played $0.55, Damaged $0.44 — 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 $31.00 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.50.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia?
Grading Lugia can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.48) and a PSA 10 ($31.00) is about $29.52 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.50, CGC 10 $7.50, PSA 8 $6.50. 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 | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.95 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 151 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 81 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.48 | $1.00 | $2.75 | 1,570 |
Is Lugia a Good Buy?
Lugia is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Lugia's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
