# Lugia #249

The Lugia (#249, Intro Pack Neo (Chikorita), 2000) is a rare holo Pokemon Japan card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.3/10 grade (EX-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/lugia%7Cintro_pack_neo_(chikorita)%7C2000%7C249%7Cholo

## Card details

- Set: Intro Pack Neo (Chikorita)
- Number: #249
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Variant: Holo

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 6.3 / 10
- Average corners: 6.3
- Average edges: 7.0
- Average surface: 7.0
- Average centering: 8.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 7 | 50% | n/a |
| 6 & below | 50% | n/a |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Artwork Area (Visible Surface Wear On Holo Layer): 50% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What grade do most Lugia cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Lugia averages a 6.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 6.3, edges 7.0, surface 7.0, centering 8.5.

### What are the most common defects on a Lugia?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Lugia cards are Whitening (50% of scans), Artwork Area (Visible Surface Wear On Holo Layer) (50% of scans), Whitening (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Lugia worth grading?

Whether the Lugia is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app