Lugia
Deck Exclusives · 078/124 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Deck ExclusivesNumber
078/124
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Lugia: Rarity & Collectibility
Lugia in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #078/124 of the Deck Exclusives set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Lugia?
In 2026, a Near Mint Lugia (Holo Rare, Deck Exclusives #078/124) changes hands at roughly $12.58, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $12.58, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.22. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $12.58, Lightly Played $6.70, Moderately Played $2.69, Heavily Played $1.32, Damaged $1.22 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.22 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.32 | $1.31 | $1.31 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.70 | $6.75 | $7.00 | 183 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.70 | $2.70 | 121 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.58 | $13.15 | $13.15 | 142 |
Collector Outlook for Lugia
Holo Rares such as Lugia are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Lugia on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
