Lugia VSTAR
Paradigm Trigger · 118 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Colección
Paradigm TriggerNúmero
118
Rareza
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
155
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Lugia VSTAR
Lugia VSTAR is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Paradigm Trigger, numbered 118 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Lugia VSTAR Price Analysis
The current market price for Lugia VSTAR from Paradigm Trigger is $15.17 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $12.00 to a high of $100.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $102.48 — approximately 6.8x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -7.9% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 155 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Lugia VSTAR
Professional grading is available for Lugia VSTAR and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: GCG 10, PCA 9 5, PSA 10, SFG 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $40.00 | $12.00 | $100.00 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | SFG 9 5 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $102.48 | $60.00 | $120.00 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $33.50 | $20.00 | $38.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | GCG 10 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 1 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $15.17 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Lugia VSTAR a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Lugia VSTAR sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
