Lugia V
Silver Tempest · 186 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Silver TempestNumero
186
Rarità
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,075
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Lugia V
Lugia V is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Silver Tempest, numbered 186 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Lugia V is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Lugia V Price Analysis
The current market price for Lugia V from Silver Tempest is $419.51 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $249.98 to a high of $850.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,000 — approximately 2.4x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Lugia V has increased in value by +14.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,075+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lugia V
Professional grading is available for Lugia V and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 10, AOG 9, AOG 9 5, BGS 7 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 9, CGS 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 10 | $699.99 | $498.99 | $499.00 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $620.00 | $620.00 | $700.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $549.45 | $290.00 | $600.00 | 43 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $800.00 | $600.00 | $800.00 | 32 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $389.88 | $398.88 | $398.88 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $540.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $10,000 | $849.99 | $939.99 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 10 | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $1,000 | $683.00 | $1,800 | 175 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $409.48 | $249.98 | $850.00 | 485 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $419.51 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $499.90 | $309.99 | $700.00 | 150 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $749.98 | $290.00 | $2,500 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $399.99 | $699.90 | $699.90 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGS 8 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 7 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 10 | $680.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $350.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Lugia V a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Lugia V is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. 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.
