
Luxray
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 051/172 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
051/172
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Luxray: Rarity & Collectibility
Luxray in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #051/172 of the SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 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 Luxray?
In 2026, a Near Mint Luxray (Rare, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars #051/172) changes hands at roughly $0.30, 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 $0.30, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.01. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.30, Lightly Played $0.19, Moderately Played $0.21, Damaged $0.01 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.56 | $2.56 | $2.56 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.25 | 93 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.21 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.30 | $0.10 | $0.35 | 542 |
Collector Outlook for Luxray
Luxray holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Luxray on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.





