Lugia V
SWSH12: Silver Tempest · 138/195 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
138/195
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia V Worth?
Lugia V (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH12: Silver Tempest, card number 138/195. 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 V Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia V (SWSH12: Silver Tempest, 138/195) is worth around $9.77 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.77, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.94. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.77, Lightly Played $7.92, Moderately Played $6.43, Heavily Played $4.55, Damaged $4.94 — 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 $124.99 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia V?
Grading Lugia V can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.77) and a PSA 10 ($124.99) is about $115.22 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, CGC 10 $115.50, CGC 9.5 $29.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.42 | $11.42 | $11.42 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.59 | $6.59 | $6.59 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 325 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $128.07 | $128.07 | $128.07 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $18.26 | $18.26 | $18.26 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 | 52 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 134 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.00 | $22.00 | $29.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 44 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 88 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 9 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 8 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.94 | $4.94 | $4.94 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.55 | $4.55 | $4.55 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.92 | $6.66 | $10.13 | 1,158 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.43 | $5.69 | $8.20 | 130 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.77 | $6.20 | $14.45 | 8,697 |
Is Lugia V a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lugia V is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lugia V's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
