Lugia V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 109/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
109/098
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Lugia V (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Lugia V (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #109/098 of the S12: Paradigm Trigger 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 V (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Lugia V (Japanese) (Rare, S12: Paradigm Trigger #109/098) changes hands at roughly $10.43, 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 $10.43, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $11.99. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Lugia V (Japanese) is valued near $39.00 — about 3.7x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Lugia V (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Lugia V (Japanese) sits around $39.00 — roughly 3.7x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $24.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.79 | $14.79 | $14.79 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.48 | $13.48 | $13.48 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.24 | $15.24 | $15.24 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 12 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.43 | $10.43 | $10.43 | 31 |
Collector Outlook for Lugia V (Japanese)
Lugia V (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 V (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
