Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 123/098 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Coleção
S12: Paradigm TriggerNúmero
123/098
Raridade
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 27, 2026
About Lugia VSTAR (Japanese)
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from S12: Paradigm Trigger, numbered 123/098 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) from S12: Paradigm Trigger is $20.48 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $20.00 to a high of $20.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $95.00 — approximately 4.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $66.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $18.02 | $18.02 | $18.02 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.48 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 41 |
Is Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Lugia VSTAR (Japanese) is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
