Lugia EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 68/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
68/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lugia EX Worth?
Lugia EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 68/98. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 68/98) is worth around $8.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.95. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.10, Lightly Played $6.56, Moderately Played $3.69, Heavily Played $2.43, Damaged $1.95 — 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 $245.00 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia EX?
Grading Lugia EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.10) and a PSA 10 ($245.00) is about $236.90 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.00, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $21.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $5.02 | $5.02 | $5.02 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.32 | $7.32 | $7.32 | 17 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.98 | $10.96 | $14.99 | 16 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $179.02 | $179.02 | $179.02 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $23.24 | $23.24 | $23.24 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.95 | $1.83 | $2.86 | 198 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.43 | $2.43 | $2.43 | 100 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.56 | $6.00 | $9.91 | 340 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.69 | $3.41 | $5.74 | 225 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.10 | $6.49 | $11.98 | 465 |
Is Lugia EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lugia EX 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 EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
