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
Lugia: Rarity & Collectibility
Lugia 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 #78/124 of the XY - Fates Collide 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 (Rare, XY - Fates Collide #78/124) changes hands at roughly $5.97, 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 $5.97, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.90. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $5.97, Lightly Played $1.86, Moderately Played $1.36, Heavily Played $0.91, Damaged $0.90 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Lugia is valued near $599.99 — about 101x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Lugia: 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 sits around $599.99 — roughly 101x 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 $70.00, BGS 9.5 $35.00, PSA 8 $31.00 — 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 | $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 |
Collector Outlook for Lugia
Lugia 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 on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
