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Lugia Pokemon card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze

Lugia

SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 140/189 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $1.48
Low $1.00
High $2.75
PSA 10 $31.00
PSA 9 $13.50
30-Day Trend +0.0%

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

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.69
ebayNEAR MINT$1.82
ebayCGC 10$7.50
ebayCGC 9$9.95
ebayPSA 10$31.00
ebayPSA 7$5.50
ebayPSA 8$6.50
ebayPSA 9$13.50
tcgplayerDAMAGED$0.44
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$0.55
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$0.95
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$0.94
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$1.48

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.

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