Lugia
XY - Fates Collide · 78/124 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
78/124
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 XY - Fates Collide set, card number 78/124. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lugia (XY - Fates Collide, 78/124) is worth around $5.97 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.97, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.90. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.97, Lightly Played $1.86, Moderately Played $1.36, Heavily Played $0.91, Damaged $0.90 — 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 $599.99 — about 101x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $70.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lugia?
Grading Lugia can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.97) and a PSA 10 ($599.99) is about $594.02 — a 101x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $70.00, BGS 9.5 $35.00, PSA 8 $31.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.92 | $10.92 | $10.92 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $21.67 | $21.67 | $21.67 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $599.99 | $599.99 | $599.99 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.90 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.86 | 97 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 131 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.97 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 265 |
Is Lugia a Good Buy?
Lugia 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 Lugia's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
