Lugia
Darkness Ablaze · 140 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Darkness AblazeNummer
140
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
10,705
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Lugia
Lugia is a Rare card that stands out in the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 140 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Lugia Price Analysis
The current market price for Lugia from Darkness Ablaze is $0.64 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $1,000. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $99.90 — approximately 156.1x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Lugia has increased in value by +17.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (10,705+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lugia
Professional grading is available for Lugia and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: GSG 8 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $0.64 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $0.99 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 50 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 | 17 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 17 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $0.15 | $1,000 | 10,625 |
Is Lugia a Good Investment?
Lugia carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
